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#CriticalThinking: Unlocking Thoughtful #Decisions ๐Ÿค”

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Welcome tothis practical #toolkit on critical thinking โ€“ the #skill that separatesautomatic #reactions from thoughtful, high-impact #decisions ๐Ÿš€.

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By the end ofthis session, you'll understand what critical thinking is, why #employers valueit, and how to apply it to your daily work and life ๐Ÿ’ผ.

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What IsCritical Thinking? ๐Ÿค”

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Criticalthinking is the ability to #thinkclearly and logically about an issue,questioning assumptions instead of accepting information at face value๐Ÿ“. In simple terms, it's disciplined thinking that helps you makebetter choices, solve #realproblems, and avoid #costlymistakes ๐Ÿ’ธ.

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Why CriticalThinking Matters for Your #Career ๐Ÿ’ผ

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#Organizationswant people who can solve problems, not just follow instructions ๐Ÿ“ˆ.

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Core#Components of Critical Thinking ๐Ÿง 

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Let's breakcritical thinking into its #HARSH components:

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H - Having anOpen #Mindset

An openmindset is an approach to learning new things, especially those that challengeour preconceived notions. It means noticing facts and patterns and breakingcomplex ideas into smaller parts ๐Ÿ”.

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A - #AnalysingEvidence and #Reasoning ๐Ÿ“Š

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Remove theCAP:

- Clarify the#problem existence

- Attain the#information of that particular incident

- Prove yourpoint right/wrong with the available information and the incident reported

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R -Recognizing #Biases ๐Ÿšจ

This includesjumping to conclusions, relying on assumptions, and emotional reasoning. Beaware of Confirmation Bias โ€“ noticing only information that supports what youalready believe ๐Ÿ‘€.

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S - Strivingfor #Understanding ๐Ÿค

Understand theproblem from the other side of the table ๐Ÿ“š. Ask questions like:

- Are we clearon the Project Scope & Timelines?

- Do we havethe right set of skilled team?

- What's thebiggest challenge we might face?

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H - Holisticapproach to #problemsolving

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Use criticalthinking at work & life :

- Don't justaccept the first explanation; ask what the real problem is?

- Test yourdecisions: Is the goal clear? Are the facts accurate?

- Add value inmeetings by clarifying problems and asking for evidence.

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Criticalthinking is a skill that grows with practice. Pause before reacting, reflect ondecisions, and you'll become calmer, clearer, and more confident.

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Wish you allthe BEST! ๐ŸŽ‰

See you onSunday @ 11-Jan'26 #session on #ProblemSolving!

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