Managing teams and developing strategy are some of the main tasks on any manager's plate, and critical thinking is a key component in both.
About this Event
Why Critical Thinking is vitally needed today?
We are being bombarded by information overload.
The world is getting more complex and unhinged.
Managers are scrambling to put out fires that never seem to end.
Leaders are discussing strategy and change, while companies are being disrupted.
People are getting disappointed with managers and leaders.
Managers and leaders are getting frustrated with people.
The world is spiraling into chaos. That's why we need Critical Thinking, ever more than before. Everyone needs to be able to think wisely.
Having an Opinion is not Critical Thinking
It used to be that we turn to leaders for direction. A leader, or manager, would say something wise and show the way forward. Their opinions mattered.
Today, everyone has an opinion, but that doesn't make you a leader. WORSE yet, some leaders give the wrong opinions (that advance their agenda) - leading many people into predicaments that are harmful to the masses.
So we have a divided empire. Some people support one leader, while others support another leader. All with passion and emotion, but without mature, thoughtful, critical thinking.
Checkout this video below to see the importance of Critical Thinking and What it is?
So What is Critical Thinking?
Critical thinking might be described as the ability to engage in reflective and independent thinking.
In essence, critical thinking requires you to use your ability to reason. It is about being an active learner rather than a passive recipient of information.
Critical thinkers rigorously question ideas and assumptions rather than accepting them at face value. They will always seek to determine whether the ideas, arguments and findings represent the entire picture and are open to finding that they do not.
Someone with critical thinking skills can:
- Understand the links between ideas.
- Determine the importance and relevance of arguments and ideas.
- Recognize, build and appraise arguments.
- Identify inconsistencies and errors in reasoning.
- Approach problems in a consistent and systematic way.
- Reflect on the justification of their own assumptions, beliefs and values.
Course Objectives
- Understand the consequences of not thinking Critically
- Learn about the 4 Key Quadrants of a Critical Thinker
- Be able to isolate the key issue and conclusion in an argument.
- Learn how to focus on finding 8 kinds of Evidence that supports the argument.
- Understand the Value Assumptions (internal belief system) in individuals and how that steers their analysis
- Be able to critically formulate (alterative and multiple) reasonable conclusions
- Learn how to think Critically and independently
- Understand the 6 Levels of Critical Thinking
Note:
1) Training will be done online on Zoom. You will need a Zoom account and be able to access Zoom. (Create a Zoom Account)
2) You will need a laptop, laptop charger, and notebook
3) Be ready to participate and network and share ideas.
4) The training will be over two days. Each day will be approximately 4 hours (Kuala Lumpur time zone)
Cost Fees: RM 350 per pax (HRDF-SBL claimable).
For organizations who have HRDF fund, this program is claimable under the HRDF-SBL scheme. Organization name: Nikao Consulting Sdn Bhd and code is 62300U
The Zoom invite link shall be emailed to you upon confirmation of payment.
For further inquiries - or for HRDF-SBL payments, you can contact: Julius Wee: [email protected]
About your Facilitator
Who is Julius Wee?
Julius Wee is the founder of Nikao Consulting and its Director of Training, Coaching and Development. He graduated with Computer Engineering and Computer Science and worked for a Fortune 500 Company for 10 years. He has also got an MBA from Charles Sturt University. Prior to starting Nikao Consulting, he was a Business Coach, being certified by ActionCOACH, the world's number 1 business coaching franchise for 5 years.
Critical Thinking Experience
He has coached hundred's of business leaders, managers and owners from over 20+ different industries, helping them to transform their business. As the Director of Training, Coaching and Development - he has trained tens of thousands and created more than 80 leadership training programs for Corporate leaders, managers and staff over the last 13 years.
