Critical Thinking
Duration: 2 days
Target Audience: GS/GG 04-08/NH-02/equivalent
Capacity: 25
CLPs: 16
Course Description
Accelerated change, constant reorganization, and downsizing are trends that place new demands on our ability to quickly judge and to make decisions. This course consists of highly interactive learning focused on the real-world skill of critical thinking. Critical thinking skills are focused on the organizational and individual challenges of your professional world. One of the elements of critical thinking is that “one size fits all” does not work.
Course Learning Objectives
- Analyze and contrast three different risk analysis models, emphasizing their utility in
assessing risk and impact on performance in entry-level leadership roles.
- Identify and question underlying assumptions in the workplace, evaluating how these assumptions shape perceptions and behaviors, particularly for emerging leaders.
- Apply basic critical thinking principles to analyze problems and identify solutions
- Develop action plans for building consensus and alignment, focusing on team dynamics and
leadership roles at the early career stage.
- Practice effective communication techniques, ensuring clarity and effectiveness in conveying
ideas and instructions in a leadership context.
- Apply strategies to overcome cognitive biases
Registration
For dates and registration, please visit the DATMS website.
