This workshop will not only provide participants a deeper understanding of critical thinking and decision making but also have the practical skills and tools necessary to apply them into their personal and professional life. They will be
better equipped to analyze information, solve problems, evaluate alternatives, and make more confident and effective decisions.
VENUE
- Mpower Training Center
- 222 Vivaldi Residences, EDSA cor Aurora Blvd.., Cubao, Quezon City
- Bring own laptop
INCLUSIONS
For onsite:
- printed handout
- printed certificate
- AM and PM snacks
- candies and coffee
- WIFI access
- fastfood lunch
OUTLINE
1. Critical Thinking and Decision-Making Tools Overview
•Defining Critical Thinking
•Characteristics of a Critical Thinker
•Common Critical Thinking Styles
•Pitfalls to Critical Thinking
Defining Decision Making
•Characteristics of a Good Decision
•Approaches to Decision Making
•Identifying Cognitive Biases
•Problems vs Issues
•Defining the Problem Statement
•Clarifying Goals/Decision Statement: The John Whitmore Model
2. Critical Thinking Techniques
•The Six Critical Thinking Skills
•Thinking Objectively: Removing Biases in Problem Solving
•Identifying Arguments in a Problem
•Evaluating Points of View
•Recognizing Weaknesses to an Argument
•Identifying Implications in an Argument
•Providing Structured Support to an Argument
•Developing Critical Thinking Mindset
•Dealing with Assumptions
3. Decision-Making Tools
•Group vs Individual Decision Making: Vroom-Yetton-Jago Model
•Quantitative Option Analysis
•Brainstorming and Creative Idea Generation Techniques
•Making Empathic and Ethical Decision
•Data Driven Decisions:
• Option Analysis
• Using Cost-Benefit Analysis
Outline
1. Critical Thinking and Decision-Making Tools Overview
•Defining Critical Thinking
•Characteristics of a Critical Thinker
•Common Critical Thinking Styles
•Pitfalls to Critical Thinking
Defining Decision Making
•Characteristics of a Good Decision
•Approaches to Decision Making
•Identifying Cognitive Biases
•Problems vs Issues
•Defining the Problem Statement
•Clarifying Goals/Decision Statement: The John Whitmore Model
2. Critical Thinking Techniques
•The Six Critical Thinking Skills
•Thinking Objectively: Removing Biases in Problem Solving
•Identifying Arguments in a Problem
•Evaluating Points of View
•Recognizing Weaknesses to an Argument
•Identifying Implications in an Argument
•Providing Structured Support to an Argument
•Developing Critical Thinking Mindset
•Dealing with Assumptions
3. Decision-Making Tools
•Group vs Individual Decision Making: Vroom-Yetton-Jago Model
•Quantitative Option Analysis
•Brainstorming and Creative Idea Generation Techniques
•Making Empathic and Ethical Decision
•Data Driven Decisions:
• Option Analysis
• Using Cost-Benefit Analysis
