About This Course

With these skills, you can obtain the greatest amount of knowledge from a piece of data. It provides the best chance of making the correct decision and minimizes damages if a mistake does occur. Our Critical Thinking workshop will lead you to be a more rational and disciplined thinker. It will reduce your bias which will provide a greater understanding of your environment. This workshop will provide you with the skills to evaluate, identify, and distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information which will provide an incredible boost in performance. Module One: Getting Started Module Two: Components of Critical Thinking Applying Reason Open Mindedness Analysis Logic Module Three: Non-Linear Thinking Step Out of Your Comfort Zone Don't Jump to Conclusions Expect and Initiate Change Being Ready to Adapt Module Four: Logical Thinking Ask the Right Questions Organize the Data Evaluate the Information Draw Conclusions Module Five: Critical Thinkers (I) Active Listening Be Curious Be Disciplined Be Humble Module Six: Critical Thinkers (II) Seeing the Big Picture Objectivity Using Your Emotions Being Self-Aware Module Seven: Evaluate Information Making Assumptions Watch out for Bias Ask Clarifying Questions SWOT Analysis Module Eight: Benefits of Critical Thinking Being More Persuasive Better Communication Better Problem Solving Increased Emotional Intelligence Module Nine: Changing Your Perspective Limitations of Your Point of View Considering Others Viewpoint Influences on Bias When New Information Arrives Module Ten: Problem Solving Identify Inconsistencies Trust Your Instincts Asking Why? Evaluate the Solution(s) Module Eleven: Putting It All Together Retaining Your New Skills Reflect and Learn From Mistakes Always Ask Questions Practicing Critical Thinking Module Twelve: Wrapping Up Duration: 1-2 day in-house workshop with an expert trainer, dependent on your needs (in-person or online)

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Quotations are valid for 60 days. Website pricing is subject to change without prior notice. Payment is due within 30 days, or as specified for approved accounts with written agreements with ht+a, alternatively it is due upon receipt of an invoice. All bank charges for forex transactions are to be borne by the client. Delegate placements on public courses or scheduling of in-house courses will only be confirmed once payment, an approved purchase order or a signed quotation/agreement is received. For in-person public courses, the fee includes the event venue, coffee, refreshments, and lunch. It does not include accommodation or other travel expenses. ht+a will share accommodation discount options with you if available and recommends booking 2 weeks before an event to ensure the event is a confirmed go-ahead. ht+a is not liable for travel expense losses due to cancellation by either party, weather, flight delays, or other unforeseen circumstances. For in-person in-house courses, unless otherwise specified, pricing assumes the training will take place at the client's location and ht+a will not provide catering. The Client will ensure that the training room will be equipped with all necessary tools including flip charts, markers, video projectors/screens, appropriate furnishings and ample electrical outlets. Sustainability & Materials: - Delegates require an email address and a stable and active internet connection with suitable equipment (computer, smartphone or tablet) to access course materials and, where applicable, to complete online tests and join live video calls. - Printed course materials will not be provided, including for in-person or in-house events. Customers may print their course materials if desired. - ht+a no longer provides publications (textbooks) as part of the course fee. It is the customer's responsibility to procure any supplementary material either as an add-on from ht+a (payment is required in advance), OR from the VDA (https://shorturl.at/fbHJs) or the AIAG (https://shorturl.at/z73jg) directly (all corresponding shipping and duties will be for the customer's account). Due to copyright, ht+a does not provide digital copies of publications. - Digital certificates will be provided. Certificates for VDA QMC courses will only be issued once full payment is received. Certificates for ht+a courses will be automatically issued upon completion of course requirements. Customers may print their certificate if desired.