Course Title
Critical thinking is vital to any kind of success, including your career and beyond. Simply put, critical thinking is a questioning approach to form a judgment or conclusion. It encourages reflective and independent thinking to guide us through the hundreds of decisions that we make throughout a week. Having these skills provides you with the best chance of making an informed decision. Everything and anything can be a subject to question with critical thinking.
As problems are bound to come up in any organization, it’s important to know how to address these challenges with good reasoning and logic. Utilizing your critical thinking skills will lead you toward being a more rational and disciplined thinker. This Critical Thinking workshop will provide your learners the skills to approach problems critically, as well as recognize the power of open-mindedness and altering your perspective, in order to make the best choices.
12 Modules
1. Getting Started
Housekeeping Items
The Parking Lot
Workshop Objectives
Action Plans and
Evaluation Forms
Action PlanEvaluation Form
Pre-Assignment
Pre-Test
2. Understanding Critical Thinking
Defining Critical Thinking
Importance of a Critical Approach
When to Think Critically
The Role of Logic
Applying Reason
Practical Illustration
Module Two: Review Questions
3. The Critical Thinking Process
Observation
Analysis
Inference
Communication
Problem Solving
Practical Illustration
Module Three: Review Questions
4. The Benefits
Increases Happiness
Better Decision Making
Improved Communication
Develop the Power of Persuasion
Fosters Team Building
Practical Illustration
Module Four: Review Questions
5. Characteristics of a Critical Thinker
Self-Awareness
Self-Discipline
Curiosity\Creativity
Humility
Practical Illustration
Module Five: Review Questions
6. Improving Your Skills (I)
Practice Active Listening
Ask Questions
Break Down the Problems
Be Mindful of Emotions
Think For Yourself
Practical Illustration
Module Six: Review Questions
7. Improving Your Skills (II)
Visual Mapping
Keep an Open Mind
Get Involved
Participate in Games
Improving Sleep Quality
Practical Illustration
Module Seven: Review Questions
8. Evaluating the Information
Avoid Assumptions
Watch out for the Bias
Consider Clarifying Questions
SWOT Analysis
Review All Possibilities
Practical Illustration
Module Eight: Review Questions
9. The Barriers
Time and Pressure
Insufficient Knowledge
Close-Minded
Drone Mentality
Groupthink Mentality
Practical Illustration
Module Nine: Review Questions
10. Changing Your Perspective
Alter Your Point of View
Be Objective
Thinking in Reverse
Consider the Consequences
Identify Inconsistencies
Practical Illustration
Module Ten: Review Questions
11. Putting It All Together
Stages of Development
Think About Your Thinking
Reflect and Learn from Mistakes
Remember Your Goals
Think, But Don’t Overthink
Practical Illustration
Module Eleven: Review Questions
12. Wrapping Up
- Wise Words
- Parking Lot Review
- Lessons Learned
- Recommended Reading
- Complete Action Plans & Evaluations
Andrea Callahan
Brand manager & lead trainer
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Here's Answers...
Do you offer training for different types of learners
Our intention is to find the right balance of diverse and compelling lessons through thoughtful visuals and creative graphics. Ultimately, our goal is providing consistent quality of each course, student materials, and exams.
Is this Corporate Training?
Our trainings are created specifically for individuals who are striving for personal achievement and professional success. If those personal brands happen to work within a corporate structure, then the answer is yes!
How long does it take to get started?
As soon as you complete the form, you will automatically receive a questionnaire that helps our team get to know your brand. Set aside about 15-minutes or so to complete. Once you submit the form, you will be directed to a scheduling page to meet with a brand manager who will help you create a training plan. Short answer...right away!
Can I take the training online or in person?
Either or both. It's your plan, your schedule, your choice.
It's been a long time since I've been in school, will this be hard?
At the ACI agency, we focus on adult learners. We often work with dreamers who are launching brands but may not have the soft-skills to implement the plan to achieve their goals. We understand, business owners hire adults with varied backgrounds and experiences so we custom-tailor training plans to meet people where they are and from a strengths perspective. We lend support as much or as little as needed.
What's the difference between employee training and development?
Good question! Training and development are two sides of the same coin.
Employee development is the overall process an employer provides to employees to help them gradually improve skills, acquire new knowledge, and progress in their careers.
Employee training is a program designed to develop and improve technical and soft skills and overall knowledge to do a specific job in a more efficient, successful, or safer manner.
Our employee development plan is like the architect while the employee training is like the contractor that implements the plan.
In keeping with that same analogy,
An architect will design a building and, with input from the client, decide what the overall building will look like when it is done: How many stories will it be? Will it have a foyer? Where will the stairs be? Will there be columns facing the street?
A contractor, on the other hand, is much more interested in the concrete details: What supports are needed under the flooring? What bolts are needed to secure the stairs? When do we mix the concrete for the columns? How do we guarantee that the building is built to code?
Development, then, is working with your employees to be an architect for their careers. Training provides the “concrete details” in the form of skills and knowledge needed to support each step.
