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Wouldn’t it be great to see critical thinking skills taught to kids in schools (perhaps it is)? We live in a world where all too often there is an ‘acceptance’ of how things are and a lack of questioning. Great piece on how to implement change and make improvements in the workplace but also how to develop our critical thinking skills and how this is such a vital skill in our every day life. As we are flooded with lots of information we need to decipher what’s the correct information and what’s misinformation. Just look at the msm spin to realise the importance of sourcing accurate information and to look to many different sources to establish the truth. Question, question, question.
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The ability to process information, make decisions and solve difficult problems matters more than ever in the workplace. Day to day, too many people get involved in unnecessary conflict, make poor decisions and waste organizational resources because they fail to stop and think intentionally and deliberately. According to PwC, 77% of employers in financial services say that critical thinking skills are crucial for their business, compared with digital skills at 70%. The same goes for most other industries! The first step to thinking critically is to stop automatically accepting what you read or hear...and take time to question it. Here is a simple framework to help you develop your critical thinking skills. This framework consists of five steps: Questioning, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis, and Reflection (QAESR). 1. QUESTIONING Objective: Cultivate curiosity and the habit of asking questions. Actions: Ask open-ended questions: Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How. Challenge assumptions: Why do I believe this? Is this always true? Seek clarification: What does this mean? Can you explain more? 2. ANALYSIS Objective: Break down information into its components. Actions: Identify the main ideas: What are the key points? Examine evidence: What evidence supports this? Is the evidence reliable? Look for patterns: Are there any recurring themes or concepts? 3. EVALUATION Objective: Assess the credibility and validity of information. Actions: Check for bias: Is there a bias in the information? Who is providing it? Compare perspectives: How do different sources view this issue? Evaluate sources: Are the sources credible and reputable? 4. SYNTHESIS Objective: Combine different pieces of information to form a new understanding. Actions: Integrate information: How do these pieces of information fit together? Formulate hypotheses: What conclusions can I draw from this information? Develop new ideas: How can this information be applied in a new way? 5. REFLECTION Objective: Think about the thinking process and its effectiveness. Actions: Reflect on conclusions: Do my conclusions make sense? Are they supported by evidence? Assess thinking process: Was my approach effective? What could I improve? Plan for improvement: What will I do differently next time? 💡 Practice this framework regularly in different scenarios: reading articles, solving problems, discussing ideas, and making decisions. Over time, these steps will become more intuitive, and critical thinking skills will improve. #criticalthinking #criticalthinkingskills #professionaldevelopment #personaldevelopment
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4moYea. Definitely. One thing kids lack today are conflict resolution skills. The above would definitely give them the ability to Think !!!