Critical Thinking and Decision Making – Virtual Class

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Critical thinking enables leaders at every level to understand the impact of their decisions on the organisation as a whole.  In this half day online workshop, you will learn to identify the barriers that inhibit thinking ability, and how to apply more effective reasoning in decision-making. Robust decision-making processes ensures both alignment with organisational goals and accountability for results.

Course price includes:

  • Perth’s best facilitators and coaches
  • Live, facilitator-led and interactive online training with small groups for maximum impact
  • Free help desk support after your training
  • Electronic training and resource workbook
  • Certificate of Attendance
  • Our 100% quality guarantee

$390 + GSTper person

Duration

Half Day

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Course Times

  • 12:30pm to 3:30pm

Course Content

Introduction

  • Welcome
  • Objectives
  • Characteristics of a critical thinker

Step 1: Define and confirm

  • Critical vs Creative thinking – when to apply thinking styles
  • Sorting facts from fiction
  • Ways to gather data

Step 2:  Analyse and evaluate

  • Barriers to clear, objective thinking
  • Common cognitive bias
  • Recognising influence/persuasion techniques vs logic

Step 3: Decision making

  • Sole decision-making vs collaborative decision making
  • Risks and outcomes
  • Weighted decision making
  • Values aligned decision making

Putting it all together

  • Action planning