The Art of Common Sense and Critical Thinking In The Workplace

At the end of this intensive programme, participants will be able to:

• Understand the concept of critical thinking, its importance in the workplace, and the barriers to critical thinking.
• Recognize and avoid common logical fallacies in reasoning, and applying logical reasoning to work-related problems.
• Understanding the role of common sense in the workplace, and developing strategies for using common sense to make effective decisions.
• Analyze arguments, breaking them down into component parts, and evaluating their strengths and weaknesses.
• Develop a structured approach to problem-solving, including identifying the problem, gathering information, generating and evaluating alternatives, and choosing the best solution.
• Understand the factors that affect decision-making, including biases, emotions, and cultural differences, and developing strategies for making effective decisions.
• Promote creative thinking and innovation in the workplace through brainstorming, mind mapping, and lateral thinking.
• Enhance communication skills to promote critical thinking and problem-solving, including active listening, asking questions, and seeking feedback.
• Understand the ethical implications of different alternatives, and making decisions that are consistent with the company's values and culture.

Apply critical thinking and common sense to real-world workplace scenarios, including case studies, simulations, and role-playing exercises, and evaluating the effectiveness of different approaches.