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Critical Thinking Skills in Hindi: जानिए क्या होती है क्रिटिकल थिंकिंग?

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• दिसम्बर 22, 2023

क्रिटिकल थिंकिंग आज के युग में सबसे ट्रेंडिंग स्किल में से एक है लेकिन बड़े-बड़े प्रोफेसनल भी इसे अच्छे से समझ नहीं पाते हैं। आलोचनात्मक सोच कौशल या critical thinking skills in Hindi आपको उपलब्ध सभी तथ्यों और सूचनाओं के आधार पर किसी स्थिति को समझने और उसका सही आकलन करने में मदद करती है। महत्वपूर्ण सोच कौशल की मदद से, आप किसी समस्या को परिभाषित करने और हल करने के लिए सूचना, डेटा और तथ्यों को क्रमबद्ध और व्यवस्थित कर सकते हैं।   दरअसल critical thinking skills in Hindi हमारे सोचने का ही एक तरीका है जो हमारी पर्सनल और प्रोफेशनल लाइफ दोनों के लिए ही काफ़ी उपयोगी है। इस ब्लॉग के माध्यम से जानेंगे कि क्रिटिकल थिंकिंग क्या है? विद्यार्थी जीवन और आम जीवन में इसका क्या महत्व है।

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Critical thinking skills in hindi क्या है, क्रिटिकल थिंकिंग सार्वभौमिक है, अर्थव्यवस्था के लिए महत्वपूर्ण, भाषा और प्रस्तुति कौशल में सुधार करता है, रचनात्मकता को बढ़ावा देता है, आत्म-प्रतिबिंब के लिए महत्वपूर्ण, विज्ञान और लोकतंत्र का आधार, क्रिटिकल थिंकिंग स्किल्स के प्रकार, क्रिटिकल थिंकिंग स्किल्स को आसानी से कैसे समझें, छात्र जीवन में क्रिटिकल थिंकिंग स्किल्स का महत्व, 1. सटीक कारण खोजें, 2. डेटा, सुझाव और तर्क एकत्र करें, 3. डेटा के बारे में आलोचनात्मक बनें, 4. महत्व की पुष्टि करें, 5. कोई उपाय बताएं, 6. वर्तमान या संवाद, क्रिटिकल थिंकिंग स्किल्स इंप्रूव कैसे करें, बेस्ट क्रिटिकल थिंकिंग बुक्स.

क्रिटिकल थिंकिंग, तर्कसंगत रूप से सोचने और विचारों के बीच तार्किक संबंध को समझने की क्षमता है। ऐसी स्किल्स प्लेटो और सुकरात जैसे प्रारंभिक यूनानी दार्शनिकों के समय से लेकर आधुनिक युग तक चर्चा का विषय बनी हुई हैं। उदाहरण के लिए, नकली समाचारों की पहचान करने की क्षमता, तथ्यों का विश्लेषण करना आदि। क्रिटिकल थिंकिंग के लिए कई अलग-अलग परिभाषाएं मौजूद हैं, जो आम तौर पर तर्कसंगत, संदेहपूर्ण, निष्पक्ष विश्लेषण या तथ्यात्मक साक्ष्य के मूल्यांकन से ही सम्बन्धित हैं।

क्रिटिकल थिंकिंग स्किल्स क्यों जरूरी है?

अब प्रश्न यह उठता है कि क्रिटिकल थिंकिंग क्यों महत्वपूर्ण है? यहां कुछ कारण दिए गए हैं, जो यह बताएंगे कि ये स्किल्स क्यों इतनी ज्यादा जरूरी है-

आप चाहे कोई भी नौकरी-पेशा अपनाएं, ये कौशल हमेशा प्रासंगिक रहेंगे और आपकी सफलता के लिए हमेशा फायदेमंद रहेंगे। वे किसी क्षेत्र विशेष के लिए नहीं हैं। इससे आपको किसी भी विषय में गहराई से समझने में मदद मिलती है।

हमारा भविष्य प्रौद्योगिकी, सूचना और नवाचार पर निर्भर करता है। हमारी तेजी से बढ़ती अर्थव्यवस्थाओं के लिए, समस्याओं को जल्द से जल्द और प्रभावी ढंग से हल करने के लिए गंभीर सोच की आवश्यकता है। जल्द से जल्द समस्याओं को हल करने से समस्याओं की वजह से व्यय होने वाले समय को बचाया जा सकता है।

अपने आप को सर्वोत्तम रूप से व्यक्त करने के लिए, हमें यह जानने की आवश्यकता है कि स्पष्ट और व्यवस्थित रूप से कैसे सोचें – अर्थात क्रिटिकल थिंकिंग का अभ्यास करें। जब आप सोच समक्ष कर बोलेंगे तो आपकी भाषा में सुधार होना स्वाभाविक होगा।

क्रिटिकल थिंकिंग का अभ्यास करके, हम खुद को न केवल समस्याओं को हल करने की अनुमति दे रहे हैं बल्कि ऐसा करने के लिए नए और रचनात्मक विचारों के साथ भी आ रहे हैं। क्रिटिकल थिंकिंग हमें इन विचारों का विश्लेषण करने और तदनुसार उन्हें समायोजित करने की अनुमति देती है।

क्रिटिकल थिंकिंग के बिना, हम वास्तव में एक सार्थक जीवन कैसे जी सकते हैं? हमें अपने जीवन के तरीकों और विचारों को आत्म-प्रतिबिंबित करने और सही ठहराने के लिए इस कौशल की आवश्यकता है। क्रिटिकल थिंकिंग हमें खुद का मूल्यांकन करने के लिए क्षमता प्रदान करती है।

लोकतंत्र के लिए और वैज्ञानिक तथ्यों को साबित करने के लिए, दुनिया में क्रिटिकल थिंकिंग की जरूरत है। सिद्धांतों का ज्ञान के साथ समर्थन किया जाना चाहिए। एक समाज को प्रभावी ढंग से कार्य करने के लिए, उसके नागरिकों को सही और गलत (महत्वपूर्ण सोच का उपयोग करके) के बारे में राय स्थापित करने की आवश्यकता होती है।

यहां क्रिटिकल थिंकिंग स्किल्स के कुछ प्रमुख प्रकारों को विस्तारपूर्वक समझाया गया है –

• विश्लेषण : क्रिटिकल थिंकिंग का प्रमुख हिस्सा किसी स्थिति या समस्या की सावधानीपूर्वक जांच करने की क्षमता है। विश्लेषणात्मक कौशल वाले लोग जानकारी की जांच कर सकते हैं, समझ सकते हैं कि इसका क्या अर्थ है, क्या यह सही है और दूसरों को उस जानकारी के निहित अर्थों को ठीक से समझा सकते हैं।
• कम्युनिकेशन : आपको अपने निष्कर्ष अपने नियोक्ताओं या सहकर्मियों के समूह के साथ साझा करने की आवश्यकता हो सकती है। अपने विचारों को प्रभावी ढंग से शेयर करने के लिए आपको दूसरों के साथ कम्युनिकेट करने में सक्षम होना चाहिए। इसलिए, आपको पता होना चाहिए कि प्रभावी ढंग से और कुशलता से कैसे संवाद किया जाए।
• क्रिएटिविटी : क्रिटिकल थिंकिंग में अक्सर रचनात्मकता या क्रिएटिविटी और नवीनता शामिल होती है। आप जो जानकारी देख रहे हैं उसमें आपको पैटर्न खोजने की आवश्यकता हो सकती है या एक समाधान के साथ आना पड़ सकता है जिसे पहले किसी और ने नहीं सोचा था।
• प्रॉब्लम सॉल्विंग स्किल्स : प्रॉब्लम सॉल्विंग एक और महत्वपूर्ण क्रिटिकल थिंकिंग स्किल्स है जिसमें किसी समस्या का विश्लेषण करना, समाधान तैयार करना, कार्यान्वित करना और योजना की सफलता का आकलन करना शामिल है। 

आइए एक उदाहरण की मदद से क्रिटिकल थिंकिंग स्किल्स को आसानी से समझते हैं-

• समस्या की पहचान करें – कल्पना कीजिए कि आप काम पर हैं। कोई व्यक्ति, संभावित रूप से आपका मैनेजर, आपको गलत डेटा की समस्या के बारे में बताता है। फिर पहली चीज जो आप करेंगे वह है समस्या की पहचान करना। समस्या क्या है? क्या पूरे विभाग में गलत डेटा प्रसारित किया गया है।
• इसके पीछे के कारण को समझें – फिर समस्या की पहचान करने के बाद आप इस परिदृश्य के पीछे के कारण को समझने की कोशिश करेंगे। इसके पीछे क्या कारण है? आपको पता चला कि सॉफ़्टवेयर में कोई समस्या है।
• रिसर्च और डेटा एकत्र करें – जैसा कि आपने पाया है कि समस्या सॉफ्टवेयर में है, तो आप इस विषय पर अधिक रिसर्च करेंगे। इस मुद्दे पर रिसर्च और डेटा एकत्र करने के बाद आपको पता चला कि सॉफ्टवेयर पिछले वर्ष और चालू वर्ष के डेटा को एक साथ मिला रहा है।
• डेटा व्यवस्थित करें – इसके बाद, आपको सॉफ़्टवेयर में संशोधन करना होगा और डेटा को उसके संबंधित वर्ष के अनुसार सही ढंग से व्यवस्थित करने का प्रयास करना होगा।
• समाधान लागू करें – उसके बाद, आपको इस समस्या को हल करने के लिए सॉफ़्टवेयर इंजीनियरों को कॉल करना होगा और विभाग में सभी को सूचित करना होगा कि प्रसारित डेटा के आधार पर रिपोर्ट न करें।
• समाधानों का विश्लेषण करें – इसके बाद, आपको यह जांचना होगा कि विभाग में कोई है जो अभी भी समस्या का सामना कर रहा है या अभी भी पिछले डेटा के आधार पर रिपोर्ट कर रहा है।
• सॉल्यूशन को रिफाइन करने के तरीकों की पहचान करें- यदि कुछ कर्मचारी हैं, जो पुराने डेटा का उपयोग कर रहे हैं तो उन्हें नए डेटा का उपयोग करने को कहें और विभाग को भेजने से पहले डेटा की जांच करना सुनिश्चित करें।

छात्रों में क्रिटिकल थिंकिंग स्किल्स का ख़ास महत्व है जो कि सिर्फ़ केवल विद्यार्थी जीवन में ही नहीं बल्कि आगे चलके निजी और प्रोफेशनल जीवन में भी काम आएगी। छात्र जीवन में क्रिटिकल थिंकिंग स्किल्स के महत्व को नीचे बताया गया है-

• क्रिटिकल थिंकिंग स्किल्स में क्रिएटिविटी एक अहम रोल अदा करती हैं। आप किसी प्रॉब्लम का सबसे अलग और क्रिएटिव हल निकाल पाएंगे, जो आपके लिए काफी उपयोगी भी साबित हो सकते हैं।
• उज्जवल भविष्य के लिए एक्स्ट्रा करीकुलर एक्टिविटीज़ के रूप में ये स्किल्स जीवन के हर पहलू में आपके काम आएंगी।
• आपका व्यक्तित्व कौशल बेहतर होगा। जब आप किसी किसी भी परिस्थिति में स्पष्ट और व्यवस्थित तरीके से सोचना सीख जाते हो तो आप दूसरों के सामने खुद को अच्छे तरीके से प्रस्तुत कर सकते हैं और आपकी इस गुणवत्ता का सबसे बड़ा फ़ायदा भविष्य में जॉब इंटरव्यू के दौरान या ऑफिस प्रेजेंटेशन में अपनी धाक ज़माने के समय होगा। 
• आपका व्यक्तित्व और संचार कौशल ही आपको अपने करियर में नई ऊँचाइयों तक पहुँचने के लिए मददगार साबित होगा।
• इसके जरिए आपको इम्तिहान में आने वाले लॉजिक बेस्ड प्रश्नों को हल करने में सहायता मिलेगी। जो स्कूल की परीक्षाओं से लेकर बड़े बड़े प्रतियोगी परीक्षाओं में भी पूछे जाएंगे और तब आपकी क्रिटिकल थिंकिंग स्किल्स ही उन प्रश्नों को हल करने में आपकी मदद करेगी।

एक क्रिटिकल थिंकर कैसे बनें?

महत्वपूर्ण थिंकिंग स्किल्स विकसित करने के लिए आपको समय, धैर्य और अभ्यास की आवश्यकता होती है। क्रिटिकल थिंकिंग का अभ्यास करने के लिए आपके सामने आने वाली हर समस्या पर इन छह चरणों को लागू करें-

क्रिटिकल थिंकिंग विकसित करने के लिए अवलोकन बहुत महत्वपूर्ण है। कर्मचारी जो अपनी नौकरी के दौरान बहुत प्रारंभिक चरण में अवलोकन कौशल विकसित करते हैं, वे समस्याओं को जल्दी पहचानने और हल करने में सर्वश्रेष्ठ होते हैं। वे एक नई समस्या की पहचान करने में तेज होते हैं और अनुभव के आधार पर किसी समस्या के उत्पन्न होने से पहले उसका अनुमान लगाने में सक्षम हो सकते हैं।

किसी समस्या की पहचान करने के बाद, आपको विश्लेषणात्मक कौशल की आवश्यकता होती है। आपको समस्या के बारे में तथ्यों, आंकड़ों और जानकारी के आधार पर स्थिति का विश्लेषण करने में सक्षम होना चाहिए।

यह पुष्टि करने के लिए कि क्या निष्कर्ष साक्ष्य-आधारित हैं या सिर्फ राय हैं, डेटा के स्रोतों और विश्वसनीयता की जाँच करें। पर्याप्त जानकारी और डेटा के साथ अपनी परिकल्पना का समर्थन करें।

अपनी जानकारी के महत्व के स्तर और अपने नमूने के आकार की वैधता की जांच के लिए स्टेस्टिस्टिक एनालिसिस का उपयोग करें। जिससे आपको सही जानकारी प्राप्त हो सके।

निष्कर्षों की एक सूची बनाएं और अंतिम रूप दें कि कौन सा सही है। अंतिम मूल्यांकन में प्रदान की गई जानकारी और डेटा से निष्कर्ष निकालना और समाधान प्रदान करना शामिल है। मूल्यांकन करते समय, विशिष्ट समस्या के संबंध में पहले से ही ज्ञान और अनुभव होना बेहतर होता है।

अपनी महत्वपूर्ण सोच प्रक्रिया के परिणामों को टीम के अन्य सदस्यों को बताने के लिए, संचार कौशल महत्वपूर्ण हैं। लोगों से अधिक से अधिक कम्युनिकेट करें और उन्हें समझने की कोशिश करें।

आपकी क्रिटिकल थिंकिंग को बेहतर बनाने के लिए यहां कुछ सुझाव दिए गए हैं:

• राय लें – हम ज्यादातर समस्याओं से निपटने के लिए अपने दृष्टिकोण से सोचते हैं। हालांकि, अगर हम किसी और के दृष्टिकोण से सोचने की कोशिश करते हैं तो हमें निर्णय लेने में आसानी हो सकती है।
• परिणामों पर विचार करें – हमारे द्वारा चुने गए प्रत्येक विकल्प के अपने परिणाम होते हैं या समस्या में अन्य शामिल हो सकते हैं। हमें सबसे खराब स्थिति के लिए तैयार रहना चाहिए और परिणामों पर विचार करना चाहिए।
• ठीक से रिसर्च करें – क्रिटिकल थिंकिंग के लिए समस्याओं को हल करने के लिए समस्या की जड़ तक जाना अतिआवश्यक है। अतः आपको रिसर्च के लिए तैयार होने की आवश्यकता है।
• चीजों को अधिक जटिल न करें – चीजों को अधिक जटिल करना हममें से बहुतों में समान है। चीजों के बारे में सोचना जरूरी है लेकिन अगर आप ज्यादा सोचना शुरू करते हैं तो यह चीजों को मुश्किल बना देता है। यह क्रिटिकल थिंकिंग नहीं ओवर थिंकिंग कहलाएगी, इसलिए उतना ही सोचें जितना ओवर न हो।

क्रिटिकल थिंकिंग, तर्कसंगत रूप से सोचने और विचारों के बीच तार्किक संबंध को समझने की क्षमता है। ऐसी स्किल्स प्लेटो और सुकरात जैसे प्रारंभिक यूनानी दार्शनिकों के समय से लेकर आधुनिक युग तक चर्चा का विषय बनी हुई हैं। उदाहरण के लिए, नकली समाचारों की पहचान करने की क्षमता, तथ्यों का विश्लेषण करना आदि।

आलोचनात्मक सोच स्पष्ट और सुसंगत मानदंडों का उपयोग करके हमारे द्वारा उत्पन्न या प्राप्त जानकारी को ठीक से व्यवस्थित, सत्यापित और मूल्यांकन करने की क्षमता है। यह एक प्रतिबिंबित संदेह दिखाने की प्रवृत्ति है जो हमें खुद तय करने की अनुमति देती है कि क्या विश्वास करना है या नहीं।

critical thinking skills in Hindi को हिंदी में आलोचनात्मक सोच कौशल कहते हैं।

विश्लेषण कौशल, संचार कौशल, समस्या समाधान कौशल, क्रिएटिविटी आदि क्रिटिकल थिंकिंग स्किल्स के ही तत्व हैं।

आशा करते हैं कि आपको critical thinking skills in Hindi ब्लॉग से जानाकीर प्राप्त हो गई होगी। ऐसे ही अन्य हिंदी ब्लॉग  के लिए बने रहें हमारी वेबसाइट Leverage Edu पर।

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Problem Solving Skills क्या है और किसी भी समस्या को कैसे सुलझाएं ?

आपने काफी सारे interview  दिए होंगे और देखा होगा की साक्षात्कार किसी भी कैंडिडेट का problem solving skills जैसी  क्षमता जाँचने के लिए अलग तरह के क्वेश्चन पूछता है ताकि वह जान सके की यदि कंपनी के किसी काम में कुछ समस्या आती  है तो आप सुलझा पाते है या नहीं इस  article में हमने कुछ ऐसी ही बातें बताई है जिसके द्वारा आप भी अपने प्रॉब्लम सॉल्विंग स्किल को और ज्यादा इम्प्रूव कर सकते है।  

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समस्या समाधान कौशल (Problem Solving Skills) क्या हैं?

एक ऐसा कौशल जब व्यक्ति अपनी व दुसरो की परेशानियों (problems) का हल ढूढ़ने का गुण रखता हों l इसका अर्थ यह हुआ की व्यक्ति आ रही परेशानियों का हल बड़ी जल्दी और आसानी से कर लेता है l और ऐसे उपायों को अपनाता है जिससे उसे आ रही दिक्कतों का सामना करने में एक शक्ति मिले l सामान्य तौर पर देखा जाए तो हमें अपनी जीवन मे ऐसे कई बार ऐसी परेशानी और दिक्कतों से गुजरना पड़ता है जब हम अकेले होते है और हमारे सुझाव देने वाले व्यक्ति हमसे हमारी बचकाने हरकतो की कोई उमीद नहीं करते इस जगह हमें अपने स्वयं के निर्णय खुद लेना पड़ता हैं  और आगे बढ़ना (move forward) होता है l

अब यहाँ देखा जाए तो दूसरी ओर ध्यान दे तो एक कर्मचारी, एक पुलिसकर्मी, अधिकारी आदि को भी इस स्किल की जरूरत होतीं हैं क्योंकि वहा बड़े स्तर पर उच्च विचार व समाधान की जरूरत होती है और ऐसे अनेकों परिस्थिति (situations) आती है जब हमें अपने कौशल की जरूरत दिखानी होतीं है वैसे देखा जाए तो कुछ व्यक्तियों मे यह गुण जन्मजात दिखाई देता है वजह ये होतीं की हमे अपने परिवार के अंदर ऐसे लोग जरुर मिलते है जो अपनी तेज बुद्धि से प्रभावित करते है और बच्चे  अपने माता पिता को हमेशा कॉपी करते देखे गए है और कुछ अपने माता पिता के गुण प्राप्त कर लेते हैं l 

Problem Solving Skills मे कौन-कौन से कौशल सामिल होते है ? 

इसके विभिन्न टाइप को इस प्रकार समझा जा सकता हैं जो नीचे दिए गए तालिकाओं में हैं l

• बातचीत ( communication ) 

प्रायः देखा गया है की कुछ परिस्थिति ऐसी भी होतीं है जहाँ बातचित के माध्यम से भी समस्या का हल निकला जाता है l देखा गया है की बड़े बड़े कंपनियाँ ऐसे कर्मचारी वर्ग की तलाश मे रहती है जिनका communication skills मजबूत हो ताकि आने वाले क्लाइंट या कस्टमर से अच्छी प्रकार से बातचित करने में सक्षम हो l कई बार ऐसी स्थिति आ जाती है जहाँ समस्याओं को बहस के माध्यम से भी सुलझाया जा सकता है l उदाहरण हम कोर्ट मे वकीलों का भी ले सकते है जहाँ वे अपनी skills का प्रयोग बहुत ही खूबसूरत ढंग से करते हैं l

• निर्णय निर्माण (Decision making ) 

इस कौशल को सबसे अधिक लोगो ने सही माना है क्योंकि व्यक्ति जब स्वयं निर्णय लेता है और उन लिए निर्णय पर काम करता है तो उसे अंदर से साहस (encourage) और आत्मविश्वास (self-confidence) जैसे भावना का निर्माण होता हैं l

• खोज करना (Research)  

कुछ व्यक्तियों की प्रवृति चीजों को ढूंढ कर तथा उसमे छुपे रहस्यों को जानकर संतुष्टि मिलती हैं l यही परिस्थिति उसे जब अपनी किसी समस्या का समाधान करने के लिए बोला जाए तो खोज जैसी विधि को अपनाएगा और ऐसे तथ्य को सामने लाने की कोशिश करेगा ताकि उसे स्वयं को खुशी मिले l

• विश्लेषण करना (Analysis ) 

कई बार समस्या को देखने मात्र से ही उसका हल नहीं निकला जा सकता l समस्या इतनी गहरी होतीं हैं की हमें उसमे छुपे राज को ढूँढना और समाधान करना शामिल होता हैं l एक अध्यापक अपने शिष्यों के खराब परिणाम आने पर आ रही परेशानियों को ढुंढता है फिर बच्चों की शिक्षा विधि मे बदलाव लाकर उसे आगे की शिक्षा करवाता हैं l

• स्वतंत्र निर्णय (Independent thinking) 

यह विधि सबसे  बढ़िया मानी गयी हैं l कई बार परिस्थिति ऐसी आ जाती है जब हम उसे समय पर छोड़ देते है ताकि समय के साथ कुछ-कुछ चीजें बदल जाती है उन्हें कुछ पल के लिए छोड़ दिया जाए तो समाधान अपने आप निकल जाता है l उदाहरण के रूप में समझे तो हम पायेंगे की एक फेक्ट्री के मजदूरों को कुछ समय के लिए छोड़ दिया जाता है ताकि वो अपना adjustment  करने में सक्षम हो जाए l कुछ दिनों बाद हमें पता लगेगा की मजदूर वर्ग बनाई गयी समय सारणी को फॉलो कर रहे हैं l

• सबके साथ मिलकर काम करना ( teamwork)

प्रॉब्लम सॉल्विंग स्किल (problem solution skills) में teamwork को शामिल किया गया है कभी कभी कुछ ऐसी प्रॉब्लम होती है जिन्हे अकेले सुलझा पाना मुश्किल होता है या इसमें ज्यादा समय निकल जाता है लेकिन ऐसे में अगर सब मिलकर उस प्रॉब्लम पर काम करे तो उसको जल्दी ठीक किया जा सकता है उदहारण के  तौर पर मान लो आपकी कंपनी में किसी काम में  कुछ प्रॉब्लम हुई है ऐसे में अगर पूरी team मिलकर चले तो उसको एक निश्चित समय में ठीक किया जा सकता है।

प्रोब्लॉम सोल्विंग स्किल (Problem Solving Skills) की खासियत 

• निर्देशक की भूमिका  

जी हाँ अगर आपको समस्या समाधान में काबिल पाया जाता हैं तो आपको एक निर्देशक की भूमिका निभाने का अवसर जरूरत मिलेगा l आप लोगों के लिए एक खास व्यक्ति बन सकते हैं जो हर समस्याओं का हल जनता हों l

•   Leadership की भूमिका

आपका नेता वाला गुण लोगों को तभी पसन्द आता है जब आप कठिन परिस्थिति में लोगों के साथ खड़े रहेंगें और समस्या में आपका यह गुण आपको एक अलग पहचान देगा l

•  समायोजन (Adjustment ) 

अगर आप आपका solution लेवल हाई हैं तो आप किसी के भी लोकप्रिय व्यक्ति बन सकते है एक इंस्टीट्यूशन को समझदार व solution-orientated  की नजर के कामकर्ता की जरूरत होतीं हैं l

•  Interview   

किसी संस्था में अगर आप अच्छी जॉब पाना चाहते है तो आपको अपनी mind की capability से अपने बॉस को खुश करना होगा हो सकता है की वो आपकी मेंटलिटी देखने के लिए ऐसी परिस्थिति पैदा करे जिससे आप घबरा जाए तो यहाँ आपका solution area मजबूत होना आवश्यक हैं l 

•  परेशानियों के प्रति चेतनशील

जिन व्यक्तियों मे समस्या समाधान की कौशलता (problem solving skills) पूर्ण रूप से विकसित होतीं है वे व्यक्तियों आने वाली परेशानियों के प्रति चिंता मे नहीं रहते बल्की उससे अच्छा वेकल्पिक रास्ता ढूंढ लेते है ताकि उसमें  भी कुछ productive मिले l और समस्याओं से सीखकर आगे बढ़ते हैं l

Problem Solution Skills में Improvement कैसे लाएं ?

यहाँ हम कुछ  ऐसे tips बताएँगे जिनका उपयोग करके आप  भी अपना problem solving skills इम्प्रूव  कर सकते है –

• समस्याओं पर गहनता से अध्यन करना अनिवार्य हैं जैसे जैसे हम अपनी मानसिक क्षमता का प्रयोग उलझनों को मिटाने में सहायक पायेंगे तो हम जानेंगे की हमारी मानसिक क्षमता कहाँ तक deserve कर रही हैं l
• समस्या समाधान किताबें तथा आर्टिकल्स को पढ़ने से भी समस्या समाधान स्किल को कही हद तक improve होगा क्योंकि कई बार हम पड़ते समय अपने जवाबों का हल भी पा लेते है ये तब होता है जब हम उन किताबों व आर्टिकल में समाधान से सम्बन्धित विषयों के प्रति सुविचार पाते हैं l
• समस्या के समय अपने आप को शांत रखना और फिर उन पर गहनता से विचार करना और फिर समस्या का समाधान करना पॉजिटिव पॉइंट है l
• अपने आप को समस्या की परिस्थिति में रखने से भी मानसिक एकाग्रता (concentration) विकसित होतीं हैं l अगर हम परेशानियों से भागेंगे तो समस्या का समाधान स्वयं कभी ढूंढने के काबिल नहीं हो पाएंगे l इसलिए किसी भी समस्या से भागने से ज्यादा समय उसको सुलझाने पर देना चाहिए 
• हम दूसरे लोगों की समाधान करने के तरीको observe करके भी अपनी कौशलता बढ़ा सकते हैंl 

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Critical Thinking and Decision-Making  - What is Critical Thinking?

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Critical Thinking and Decision-Making: What is Critical Thinking?

Lesson 1: what is critical thinking, what is critical thinking.

Critical thinking is a term that gets thrown around a lot. You've probably heard it used often throughout the years whether it was in school, at work, or in everyday conversation. But when you stop to think about it, what exactly is critical thinking and how do you do it ?

Watch the video below to learn more about critical thinking.

Simply put, critical thinking is the act of deliberately analyzing information so that you can make better judgements and decisions . It involves using things like logic, reasoning, and creativity, to draw conclusions and generally understand things better.

This may sound like a pretty broad definition, and that's because critical thinking is a broad skill that can be applied to so many different situations. You can use it to prepare for a job interview, manage your time better, make decisions about purchasing things, and so much more.

The process

As humans, we are constantly thinking . It's something we can't turn off. But not all of it is critical thinking. No one thinks critically 100% of the time... that would be pretty exhausting! Instead, it's an intentional process , something that we consciously use when we're presented with difficult problems or important decisions.

Improving your critical thinking

In order to become a better critical thinker, it's important to ask questions when you're presented with a problem or decision, before jumping to any conclusions. You can start with simple ones like What do I currently know? and How do I know this? These can help to give you a better idea of what you're working with and, in some cases, simplify more complex issues.  

Real-world applications

Let's take a look at how we can use critical thinking to evaluate online information . Say a friend of yours posts a news article on social media and you're drawn to its headline. If you were to use your everyday automatic thinking, you might accept it as fact and move on. But if you were thinking critically, you would first analyze the available information and ask some questions :

• What's the source of this article?
• Is the headline potentially misleading?
• What are my friend's general beliefs?
• Do their beliefs inform why they might have shared this?

After analyzing all of this information, you can draw a conclusion about whether or not you think the article is trustworthy.

Critical thinking has a wide range of real-world applications . It can help you to make better decisions, become more hireable, and generally better understand the world around you.

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Explained: Importance of critical thinking, problem-solving skills in curriculum

F uture careers are no longer about domain expertise or technical skills. Rather, critical thinking and problem-solving skills in employees are on the wish list of every big organization today. Even curriculums and pedagogies across the globe and within India are now requiring skilled workers who are able to think critically and are analytical.

The reason for this shift in perspective is very simple.

These skills provide a staunch foundation for comprehensive learning that extends beyond books or the four walls of the classroom. In a nutshell, critical thinking and problem-solving skills are a part of '21st Century Skills' that can help unlock valuable learning for life.

Over the years, the education system has been moving away from the system of rote and other conventional teaching and learning parameters.

They are aligning their curriculums to the changing scenario which is becoming more tech-driven and demands a fusion of critical skills, life skills, values, and domain expertise. There's no set formula for success.

Rather, there's a defined need for humans to be more creative, innovative, adaptive, agile, risk-taking, and have a problem-solving mindset.

In today's scenario, critical thinking and problem-solving skills have become more important because they open the human mind to multiple possibilities, solutions, and a mindset that is interdisciplinary in nature.

Therefore, many schools and educational institutions are deploying AI and immersive learning experiences via gaming, and AR-VR technologies to give a more realistic and hands-on learning experience to their students that hone these abilities and help them overcome any doubt or fear.

ADVANTAGES OF CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM-SOLVING IN CURRICULUM

Ability to relate to the real world:  Instead of theoretical knowledge, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills encourage students to look at their immediate and extended environment through a spirit of questioning, curiosity, and learning. When the curriculum presents students with real-world problems, the learning is immense.

Confidence, agility & collaboration : Critical thinking and problem-solving skills boost self-belief and confidence as students examine, re-examine, and sometimes fail or succeed while attempting to do something.

They are able to understand where they may have gone wrong, attempt new approaches, ask their peers for feedback and even seek their opinion, work together as a team, and learn to face any challenge by responding to it.

Willingness to try new things: When problem-solving skills and critical thinking are encouraged by teachers, they set a robust foundation for young learners to experiment, think out of the box, and be more innovative and creative besides looking for new ways to upskill.

It's important to understand that merely introducing these skills into the curriculum is not enough. Schools and educational institutions must have upskilling workshops and conduct special training for teachers so as to ensure that they are skilled and familiarized with new teaching and learning techniques and new-age concepts that can be used in the classrooms via assignments and projects.

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are two of the most sought-after skills. Hence, schools should emphasise the upskilling of students as a part of the academic curriculum.

The article is authored by Dr Tassos Anastasiades, Principal- IB, Genesis Global School, Noida. 

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Exploring the 4 C’s of 21st Century Learning

May 27, 2021

Learning and Innovation Skills, or the 4 C’s of 21 st Century Learning include Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creativity and Innovation, Communication, and Collaboration. If the 4 C’s sound familiar, it’s because they probably are. Most people learned many of these skills in school. So why are they called 21 st -Century Skills ? The answer is simple: they are the set of skills 21 st century employers consider the most important skills in prospective employees.

Economists, human resource directors, and business leaders have examined the 4 C’s for at least three decades. What skills, they ask, do major industries and professions need in an employee or professional? In other words, what skills can we teach students that are “future-proof” no matter how quickly the world changes?

Every five years, the World Economic Forum interviews human resource and business leaders to identify the most important skills needed in an employee. According to their 2020 Future of Jobs Report , the ten most vital core skills needed in the coming decade are:

• Cognitive flexibility
• Complex problem solving
• Critical thinking
• Judgment and decision making
• Negotiation
• People management
• Coordinating with others
• Service orientation
• Emotional intelligence.

While the list of vital skills will vary depending on who you talk to, there is a clear common thread across the board: any list of “future-proof” skills is always represented by the four categories of the 4 C’s. In the 20 th century, career-specific skills reigned supreme in schools, universities, and professions. Today, however, students must learn skills to meet the changes of the new century and be the workforce of the future. As a result, educators must shift teaching methodologies to teach these learning and innovation skills.

The framework for 21st Century Learning

For many, however, modern teaching methodologies like the 4 C’s, collaborative learning, or project-based learning can sound like neglect of traditional curriculum . The reality is that no subject in the traditional curriculum is being replaced.

In fact, the 4 C’s are part of a larger educational framework whose foundation is the traditional curriculum: math, reading, writing, language arts, science, civics, history, languages, geography, and the arts. The 4 C’s were originally part of the Framework for 21 st Century Learning from the Partnership for 21 st -Century Skills. In this framework, the traditional curriculum is still the focus, and Learning and Innovation Skills, or the 4 C’s, are intended to be used to support it.

What are the 4 C’s?

While the 4 C’s may sound a bit vague, they are actually composites of real skills that are definable, measurable, and teachable.

Creativity and innovation

Creativity is a set of skills that enables learners to discover alternatives, brainstorm ideas, generate solutions, rethink existing paradigms, and create new knowledge. However, creativity involves more than just “thinking outside the box.” In the 21 st century, creativity is overwhelmingly a group process that requires openness to new and divergent ideas, the ability to formulate useful feedback, the recognition of the limits of new ideas and the value of old ideas, and the capacity to use failure as an opportunity. Group creativity skills are just as important, if not more so, as thinking outside the box.

Critical thinking and problem solving

In the real world, problems do not have “right answers” conveniently printed at the back of the textbook. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving involves mastering skills that enable learners to define problems, pose questions, sort through information, evaluate evidence, weigh alternatives, consider different points of view, analyze arguments, understand complexity, and approach unfamiliar problems. Many of these skills have long been taught in the classroom in traditional courses like science, civics, history, and math, but the goal is to use them deliberately throughout the curriculum.

Communication

Communication is the set of skills that allows students to read, listen, interpret, speak, write, persuade, negotiate, argue, and master a large variety of media. Learning communication skills dates back centuries in subjects like reading, writing, oratory, and language arts. The difference, however, is that the 4 C’s put communication at the center of learning in all subjects, from language arts to algebra. A few ways to teach communication skills to students include encouraging activities that reinforce active listening, asking open-ended questions, fostering critical thinking and reflective learning opportunities, and modeling effective conversation skills when communicating with students.

Collaboration

In our complex and changing world, success requires that people work together . Most problems and projects in the 21 st century workplace are multifaceted and multidisciplinary, requiring a diverse set of skills, knowledge, and backgrounds to bring to completion. Collaboration is the set of skills that enable people to collectively set goals, allocate resources, fulfill group roles, plan, manage time, make group decisions, negotiate, resolve conflicts, and build teams. Unlike other aspects of the 4 C’s, collaboration is a relatively recent structural innovation in K-12 education. Widely adopted in the 1990’s, collaborative learning was originally intended to enhance learning outcomes in the traditional curriculum . The 4 C’s also focus on developing a defined set of interactional skills that not only increase learning, but are also necessary skills in today’s workplace. A few ways to encourage collaborative learning include incorporating games into lessons, creating a safe space for class discussion, encouraging storytelling and brainstorming, and amplifying all student voices.

The 4 C’s of 21st Century Learning are here to stay

For proof of concept of the crucial value of the 4 C’s, we need look no further than the last 12 months. As the COVID-19 pandemic raged across the country, teachers and learners worked to master distance learning in classrooms entirely managed through technology. When we reflect back, 2020 will likely be remembered as “the Year of Distance Learning.” Simply meeting the challenges posed by a year of remote and hybrid learning became a crash course in the 4 C’s for everyone, from students and teachers to administrators and IT personnel.

The 4 C’s are fundamental skills educators must teach as they transition from a “sage on the stage” to “guide on the side” style of teaching. They are the tools students use every day to meet the challenges of a changing classroom, even without the duress of a pandemic. They are an enduring skillset and are part of every student’s future.

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50 Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking Examples

Critical thinking and problem solving are essential skills for success in the 21st century. Critical thinking is the ability to analyze information, evaluate evidence, and draw logical conclusions. Problem solving is the ability to apply critical thinking to find effective solutions to various challenges. Both skills require creativity, curiosity, and persistence. Developing critical thinking and problem solving skills can help students improve their academic performance, enhance their career prospects, and become more informed and engaged citizens.

Sanju Pradeepa

In today’s complex and fast-paced world, the ability to think critically and solve problems effectively has become a vital skill for success in all areas of life. Whether it’s navigating professional challenges, making sound decisions, or finding innovative solutions, critical thinking and problem-solving are key to overcoming obstacles and achieving desired outcomes. In this blog post, we will explore problem-solving and critical thinking examples.

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Developing the skills needed for critical thinking and problem solving.

It is not enough to simply recognize an issue; we must use the right tools and techniques to address it. To do this, we must learn how to define and identify the problem or task at hand, gather relevant information from reliable sources, analyze and compare data to draw conclusions, make logical connections between different ideas, generate a solution or action plan, and make a recommendation.

The first step in developing these skills is understanding what the problem or task is that needs to be addressed. This requires careful consideration of all available information in order to form an accurate picture of what needs to be done. Once the issue has been identified, gathering reliable sources of data can help further your understanding of it. Sources could include interviews with customers or stakeholders, surveys, industry reports, and analysis of customer feedback.

After collecting relevant information from reliable sources, it’s important to analyze and compare the data in order to draw meaningful conclusions about the situation at hand. This helps us better understand our options for addressing an issue by providing context for decision-making. Once you have analyzed the data you collected, making logical connections between different ideas can help you form a more complete picture of the situation and inform your potential solutions.

Once you have analyzed your options for addressing an issue based on all available data points, it’s time to generate a solution or action plan that takes into account considerations such as cost-effectiveness and feasibility. It’s also important to consider the risk factors associated with any proposed solutions in order to ensure that they are responsible before moving forward with implementation. Finally, once all the analysis has been completed, it is time to make a recommendation based on your findings, which should take into account any objectives set out by stakeholders at the beginning of this process as well as any other pertinent factors discovered throughout the analysis stage.

By following these steps carefully when faced with complex issues, one can effectively use critical thinking and problem-solving skills in order to achieve desired outcomes more efficiently than would otherwise be possible without them, while also taking responsibility for decisions made along the way.

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Problem-solving and critical thinking examples.

Problem-solving and critical thinking are key skills that are highly valued in any professional setting. These skills enable individuals to analyze complex situations, make informed decisions, and find innovative solutions. Here, we present 25 examples of problem-solving and critical thinking. problem-solving scenarios to help you cultivate and enhance these skills.

Ethical dilemma: A company faces a situation where a client asks for a product that does not meet quality standards. The team must decide how to address the client’s request without compromising the company’s credibility or values.

Brainstorming session: A team needs to come up with new ideas for a marketing campaign targeting a specific demographic. Through an organized brainstorming session, they explore various approaches and analyze their potential impact.

Troubleshooting technical issues : An IT professional receives a ticket indicating a network outage. They analyze the issue, assess potential causes (hardware, software, or connectivity), and solve the problem efficiently.

Negotiation : During contract negotiations, representatives from two companies must find common ground to strike a mutually beneficial agreement, considering the needs and limitations of both parties.

Project management: A project manager identifies potential risks and develops contingency plans to address unforeseen obstacles, ensuring the project stays on track.

Decision-making under pressure: In a high-stakes situation, a medical professional must make a critical decision regarding a patient’s treatment, weighing all available information and considering potential risks.

Conflict resolution: A team encounters conflicts due to differing opinions or approaches. The team leader facilitates a discussion to reach a consensus while considering everyone’s perspectives.

Data analysis: A data scientist is presented with a large dataset and is tasked with extracting valuable insights. They apply analytical techniques to identify trends, correlations, and patterns that can inform decision-making.

Customer service: A customer service representative encounters a challenging customer complaint and must employ active listening and problem-solving skills to address the issue and provide a satisfactory resolution.

Market research : A business seeks to expand into a new market. They conduct thorough market research, analyzing consumer behavior, competitor strategies, and economic factors to make informed market-entry decisions.

Creative problem-solvin g: An engineer faces a design challenge and must think outside the box to come up with a unique and innovative solution that meets project requirements.

Change management: During a company-wide transition, managers must effectively communicate the change, address employees’ concerns, and facilitate a smooth transition process.

Crisis management: When a company faces a public relations crisis, effective critical thinking is necessary to analyze the situation, develop a response strategy, and minimize potential damage to the company’s reputation.

Cost optimization : A financial analyst identifies areas where expenses can be reduced while maintaining operational efficiency, presenting recommendations for cost savings.

Time management : An employee has multiple deadlines to meet. They assess the priority of each task, develop a plan, and allocate time accordingly to achieve optimal productivity.

Quality control: A production manager detects an increase in product defects and investigates the root causes, implementing corrective actions to enhance product quality.

Strategic planning: An executive team engages in strategic planning to define long-term goals, assess market trends, and identify growth opportunities.

Cross-functional collaboration: Multiple teams with different areas of expertise must collaborate to develop a comprehensive solution, combining their knowledge and skills.

Training and development : A manager identifies skill gaps in their team and designs training programs to enhance critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

Risk assessment : A risk management professional evaluates potential risks associated with a new business venture, weighing their potential impact and developing strategies to mitigate them.

Continuous improvement: An operations manager analyzes existing processes, identifies inefficiencies, and introduces improvements to enhance productivity and customer satisfaction.

Customer needs analysis: A product development team conducts extensive research to understand customer needs and preferences, ensuring that the resulting product meets those requirements.

Crisis decision-making: A team dealing with a crisis must think quickly, assess the situation, and make timely decisions with limited information.

Marketing campaign analysis : A marketing team evaluates the success of a recent campaign, analyzing key performance indicators to understand its impact on sales and customer engagement.

Constructive feedback: A supervisor provides feedback to an employee, highlighting areas for improvement and offering constructive suggestions for growth.

Conflict resolution in a team project: Team members engaged in a project have conflicting ideas on the approach. They must engage in open dialogue, actively listen to each other’s perspectives, and reach a compromise that aligns with the project’s goals.

Crisis response in a natural disaster: Emergency responders must think critically and swiftly in responding to a natural disaster, coordinating rescue efforts, allocating resources effectively, and prioritizing the needs of affected individuals.

Product innovation : A product development team conducts market research, studies consumer trends, and uses critical thinking to create innovative products that address unmet customer needs.

Supply chain optimization: A logistics manager analyzes the supply chain to identify areas for efficiency improvement, such as reducing transportation costs, improving inventory management, or streamlining order fulfillment processes.

Business strategy formulation: A business executive assesses market dynamics, the competitive landscape, and internal capabilities to develop a robust business strategy that ensures sustainable growth and competitiveness.

Crisis communication: In the face of a public relations crisis, an organization’s spokesperson must think critically to develop and deliver a transparent, authentic, and effective communication strategy to rebuild trust and manage reputation.

Social problem-solving: A group of volunteers addresses a specific social issue, such as poverty or homelessness, by critically examining its root causes, collaborating with stakeholders, and implementing sustainable solutions for the affected population.

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Risk assessment in investment decision-making: An investment analyst evaluates various investment opportunities, conducting risk assessments based on market trends, financial indicators, and potential regulatory changes to make informed investment recommendations.

Environmental sustainability: An environmental scientist analyzes the impact of industrial processes on the environment, develops strategies to mitigate risks, and promotes sustainable practices within organizations and communities.

Adaptation to technological advancements : In a rapidly evolving technological landscape, professionals need critical thinking skills to adapt to new tools, software, and systems, ensuring they can effectively leverage these advancements to enhance productivity and efficiency.

Productivity improvement: An operations manager leverages critical thinking to identify productivity bottlenecks within a workflow and implement process improvements to optimize resource utilization, minimize waste, and increase overall efficiency.

Cost-benefit analysis: An organization considering a major investment or expansion opportunity conducts a thorough cost-benefit analysis, weighing potential costs against expected benefits to make an informed decision.

Human resources management : HR professionals utilize critical thinking to assess job applicants, identify skill gaps within the organization, and design training and development programs to enhance the workforce’s capabilities.

Root cause analysis: In response to a recurring problem or inefficiency, professionals apply critical thinking to identify the root cause of the issue, develop remedial actions, and prevent future occurrences.

Leadership development: Aspiring leaders undergo critical thinking exercises to enhance their decision-making abilities, develop strategic thinking skills, and foster a culture of innovation within their teams.

Brand positioning : Marketers conduct comprehensive market research and consumer behavior analysis to strategically position a brand, differentiating it from competitors and appealing to target audiences effectively.

Resource allocation: Non-profit organizations distribute limited resources efficiently, critically evaluating project proposals, considering social impact, and allocating resources to initiatives that align with their mission.

Innovating in a mature market: A company operating in a mature market seeks to innovate to maintain a competitive edge. They cultivate critical thinking skills to identify gaps, anticipate changing customer needs, and develop new strategies, products, or services accordingly.

Analyzing financial statements : Financial analysts critically assess financial statements, analyze key performance indicators, and derive insights to support financial decision-making, such as investment evaluations or budget planning.

Crisis intervention : Mental health professionals employ critical thinking and problem-solving to assess crises faced by individuals or communities, develop intervention plans, and provide support during challenging times.

Data privacy and cybersecurity : IT professionals critically evaluate existing cybersecurity measures, identify vulnerabilities, and develop strategies to protect sensitive data from threats, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.

Process improvement : Professionals in manufacturing or service industries critically evaluate existing processes, identify inefficiencies, and implement improvements to optimize efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Multi-channel marketing strategy : Marketers employ critical thinking to design and execute effective marketing campaigns across various channels such as social media, web, print, and television, ensuring a cohesive brand experience for customers.

Peer review: Researchers critically analyze and review the work of their peers, providing constructive feedback and ensuring the accuracy, validity, and reliability of scientific studies.

Project coordination : A project manager must coordinate multiple teams and resources to ensure seamless collaboration, identify potential bottlenecks, and find solutions to keep the project on schedule.  

These examples highlight the various contexts in which problem-solving and critical-thinking skills are necessary for success. By understanding and practicing these skills, individuals can enhance their ability to navigate challenges and make sound decisions in both personal and professional endeavors.

Conclusion:

Critical thinking and problem-solving are indispensable skills that empower individuals to overcome challenges, make sound decisions, and find innovative solutions. By honing these skills, one can navigate through the complexities of modern life and achieve success in both personal and professional endeavors. Embrace the power of critical thinking and problem-solving, and unlock the door to endless possibilities and growth.

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Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

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Complex problem-solving in local government never stops – from managing diverse stakeholder interests, to dealing with limited resources and regulatory constraints, to responding to sensitive political environments, and much more.

Build your team’s decision-making capabilities by tapping into critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Our one-day Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving for Local Government Short Course is specifically tailored to enhance your team’s ability to develop robust solutions for local government operations and is suitable for team members at all levels.

Through using real-life scenarios and engaging in collaborative, thought-provoking activities, your team will gain a lasting framework to make well-reasoned decisions, grounded in tried-and-true thinking processes.

*This is a workplace training and development product. Contact us on the button below to receive an obligation free consultation and quote based on your organisational needs.

Who should attend

This course is designed for local government employees to enhance and refine their thinking and problem-solving skills.

Skills you’ll learn

• Critical thinking
• Problem Solving
• Creative thinking
• Principles based decision making

Learning outcomes

• Apply a problem-solving framework to facilitate effective problem-solving and decision-making within teams and departments.
• Utilise critical thinking to systematically dissect and address routine and complex issues.
• Apply good governance principles to ensure ethical integrity and public trust in proposed solutions.
• Utilise innovative problem definition and disaggregation techniques for clearer insight.
• Apply critical reasoning and creative thinking to generate, evaluate and recommend options that serve the community and support council strategies.
• Develop actionable strategies for stakeholder engagement.

Why Swinburne?

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Contact us to find out more information about wokplace training and discuss your organisational training needs. Workshops can be set up at your organisation, Live Online, at a specific training location or at our campus.

Our Live Online delivery

Our Live Online delivery is a dynamic, engaging and interactive way to learn remotely. It’s just like face-to-face but with the added benefits of digital technology. Your facilitator will present in real-time, and you will be able to participate in group discussions and collaborate on exercises and group activities using our interactive platforms.

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Critical thinking definition

Critical thinking, as described by Oxford Languages, is the objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgement.

Active and skillful approach, evaluation, assessment, synthesis, and/or evaluation of information obtained from, or made by, observation, knowledge, reflection, acumen or conversation, as a guide to belief and action, requires the critical thinking process, which is why it's often used in education and academics.

Some even may view it as a backbone of modern thought.

However, it's a skill, and skills must be trained and encouraged to be used at its full potential.

People turn up to various approaches in improving their critical thinking, like:

• Developing technical and problem-solving skills
• Engaging in more active listening
• Actively questioning their assumptions and beliefs
• Seeking out more diversity of thought
• Opening up their curiosity in an intellectual way etc.

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• What tone and level of language difficulty should the document have?

Usage of critical thinking comes down not only to the outline of your paper, it also begs the question: How can we use critical thinking solving problems in our writing's topic?

Let's say, you have a Powerpoint on how critical thinking can reduce poverty in the United States. You'll primarily have to define critical thinking for the viewers, as well as use a lot of critical thinking questions and synonyms to get them to be familiar with your methods and start the thinking process behind it.

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453: Fair Shake: Women and the Fight to Build a Just Economy The Strategy Skills Podcast: Strategy | Leadership | Critical Thinking | Problem-Solving

Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 453, featuring an interview with the authors of Fair Shake: Women and the Fight to Build a Just Economy, Naomi Cahn, June Carbone, and Nancy Levit. This book explains that the system that governs our economy—a winner-take-all economy—is the root cause of these myriad problems. The WTA economy self-selects for aggressive, cutthroat business tactics, which creates a feedback loop that sidelines women. The authors, three legal scholars, call this feedback loop “the triple bind”: if women don’t compete on the same terms as men, they lose; if women do compete on the same terms as men, they’re punished more harshly for their sharp elbows or actual misdeeds; and when women see that they can’t win on the same terms as men, they take themselves out of the game (if they haven’t been pushed out already). With odds like these stacked against them, it’s no wonder women feel like, no matter how hard they work, they can’t get ahead.   Naomi Cahn is the Justice Anthony M. Kennedy Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Virginia School of Law, as well as the Co-Director of the Family Law Center. Cahn is the author or editor of numerous books written for both academic and trade publishers, including Red Families v. Blue Families and Homeward Bound. In 2017, Cahn received the Harry Krause Lifetime Achievement in Family Law Award from the University of Illinois College of Law and in 2024 she was inducted into the Clayton Alumni Hall of Fame.    June Carbone is the Robina Chair of Law, Science and Technology at the University of Minnesota Law School. Previously she has served as the Edward A. Smith/Missouri Chair of Law, the Constitution and Society at the University of Missouri at Kansas City; and as the Associate Dean for Professional Development and Presidential Professor of Ethics and the Common Good at Santa Clara University School of Law. She has written From Partners to Parents and co-written Red Families v. Blue Families; Marriage Markets; and Family Law. She is a co-editor of the International Survey of Family Law.   Nancy Levit is the Associate Dean for Faculty and holds a Curator’s Professorship at the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Law. Professor Levit has been voted Outstanding Professor of the Year five times by students and was profiled in Dean Michael Hunter Schwartz’s book, What the Best Law Teachers Do. She has received the N.T. Veatch Award for Distinguished Research and Creative Activity and the Missouri Governor’s Award for Teaching Excellence. She is the author of The Gender Line and co-author of Feminist Legal Theory; The Happy Lawyer; The Good Lawyer; and Jurisprudence—Classical and Contemporary.   Get Fair Shake here: https://rb.gy/r2q7rw   Here are some free gifts for you: Overall Approach Used in Well-Managed Strategy Studies free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/OverallApproach   McKinsey & BCG winning resume free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/resumepdf   Enjoying this episode? Get access to sample advanced training episodes here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo

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