The document provides information about critical thinking training. It introduces Mebrahtu Beyene as the psychologist and trainer. It discusses critical thinking, natural thinking vs critical thinking, standards of critical thinking, barriers to critical thinking, and skills needed for critical thinking like observation, analysis, communication, inference, and problem solving. It also discusses the importance of critical thinking for decision making, ethics, relationships and comprehension. The document provides tips for making a difference, being results oriented, and dos and don'ts in the workplace.
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About me
Mebrahtu Beyene
Psychologist and trainer
Psychometrics team
The issue
Critical - thinking
Making difference
Result orientation
Agreements
Noise
Attention
Respect each other
Time
Start at 3:00, end 5:45 AM (morning)
Coffee time 4:15 – 4:35 (20 min)
Prepared by;
Psychometrics team. INSA
Competency
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CRITICAL -
THINKING
• It is the act of
deliberately analyzing
information so as to
make better
judgements and
decisions.
What is critical - thinking ?
Competency
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CRITICAL THINKING
• Critical thinking is a mode of thinking—about any
Subject ,
Content , or
Problem
• Thinkers improve the quality of his or her thinking by skillfully taking
intellectual standards upon them.
• Critical thinkers are in high demand in the workplace
because organizations always need better, more
informed solutions..
Competency
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NATURAL VS CRITICAL THINKING
• As humans • As critical thinkers
we think
we are governed by
our thoughts
we use logical
systems not rooted to
us
we analyze our
thinking.
we learn how to govern
the thoughts (govern
us).
we learn to raise our
thinking to the
conscious level.
Competency
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Cont.
• As humans • As critical thinkers
Tend to engage in
“groupthink”,
uncritically
following
the beliefs and
values
of the group
Think
independently and
are not afraid to
disagree with
group
opinion
Competency
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THE STANDARDS
Clarity
If a statement is unclear, we
cannot determine whether it
is accurate or relevant.
Accuracy
In accordance with the
way it actually is.
Relevance
Directly connected with and
bears upon the issue at hand.
Precision
To give the details needed for
someone to understand exactly
what is meant.
Depth
Identify and deal with those
complexities in an
intellectually responsible
way.
Competency
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THE STANDARDS
Breadth
We do try to understand
alternative, or opposing,
viewpoints.
Logicalness
When we think, we bring
together a variety of
thoughts in some order.
Significance
Concentrate on the most
important information in our
reasoning and take
Fairness
Through problems, we
want to make sure that
our thinking is justified.
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THE BARRIERS
Egocentric Thinking;
Group think;
Drone Mentality;
Social Conditioning
Biased Experiences
Schedule Pressures
Arrogance and Intolerance
Competency
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SKILLS EXPLANATION
1. Observation: • The ability to notice and predict opportunities, problems and
solutions.
2. Analysis: • The gathering, understanding and interpreting of data and
other information.
3. Communication: • Sharing and receiving information with others verbally,
nonverbally and in writing.
4. Inference • Drawing conclusions based on relevant data, information and
personal knowledge and experience.
5. Problem solving: • The process of gathering, analyzing and communicating
information to identify and troubleshoot solutions.
C.THINKING SKILLS
Competency
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The following short quiz consists of 4
questions and tells whether you are qualified
to be a "professional/thinker".
The questions are not that difficult, so don’t
cheat by looking ahead!.
QUIZ TIME…
Competency
12. The following short quiz
consists of 4 questions and
tells whether you are qualified
to be a "professional".
The questions are not that
difficult, so don’t cheat by
looking ahead!.
Competency
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MAKING
DIFFERENCE
(ADDING VALUE)
Make a tangible, quality and
superior contribution to the
work of the individual, group
and agency
Excel the competitive capacity
of the agency
Competency
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In your organization;
- Be a keen problem solver
- Show initiative
- Continually looking for improvements
- Keep your technical skills up to date
- Improve your communication skills
- Set clear expectations & procedures
Competency
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RESULTS –
ORIENTATION
N (Effectiveness)
A person's ability to
recognize what results are
important – and what steps
need to be taken to achieve
them.
Setting and accomplishing challenging
goals.
Competency
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SOME Skills&
* Planning & organization:
* Positivity
* Self-awareness
* Decision-making
* Time management
* Analysis
Qualities…
Competency
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* Consider the
. bigger picture.
* Identify solutions.
* Keep track of
. long-term goals
Steps…
Some
Competency
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DOS … In workplace
* Separate larger goals into smaller actions.
* Organize tasks by priority.
* Write everything down.
* Try time-saving strategies.
* Develop productive habits.
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* Plan your time.
* Motivate yourself.
* Regularly track your progress
* Find an accountability partner
* Ask for constructive feedback.
Cont.
