Developing Your Critical Thinking and Cognitive Flexibility
8 Videos | 56m 8s - Includes Assessment
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- CPE
- PMI PDU
It often seems like the whole world is on information overload. Each day, we encounter massive amounts of new false, or dubious information, alongside a steady stream of data that may, or may not, be relevant to our needs. As a leader, your critical thinking skills are essential for deciding what is important and making the best decisions for your organization. This course will help you improve your critical thinking skills. You'll learn about the intake, investigate, and act stages of critical thinking, as well as how to use analytical techniques to assess information. Finally, you'll learn the advantages of keeping an open mind through cognitive flexibility.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
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identify examples that reflect the mindset of a critical thinker
recognize actions taken during the intake stage of critical thinking
recognize instances of faulty reasoning using critical thinking
select appropriate analytical techniques to use at different stages of the critical thinking process -
identify examples that reflect cognitive flexibility
recognize key questions to ask in coming to a decision
reflect on what you've learned
IN THIS COURSE
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1.Developing Your Critical Thinking and Cognitive Flexibility54sUP NEXT
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2.Critical Thinking and Leadership6m 46s
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3.Intake: Assess Information and Recognize Assumptions8m 14s
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4.Investigate: Evaluate Arguments and Recognize Bias10m 50s
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5.Applying Analytical Techniques6m 33s
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6.The Value of Cognitive Flexibility6m 52s
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7.Act: Using Critical Thinking to Make a Decision6m 9s
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8.Let's Review50s
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