Middle Manager Maps
Mastering Critical Thinking in Leadership
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outcome
Through this presentation, you will learn the definitions, importance, and real-world applications of critical thinking in leadership. You will gain insights into how critical thinking can enhance decision-making, problem-solving, and collaboration within your teams.
Agenda
What is Critical Thinking?
Interactive Quiz - Apply What You’ve Learned!
Video
Key Takeaways
Importance of Critical Thinking in Leadership
Interactive Quiz II
Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Application of Critical Thinking in Leadership
Share your thoughts
Key Questions
Thanks
Reflect vs React
What is Critical Thinking?
The ability to think clearly and rationally, understanding the logical connection between ideas.
- Effective leadership requires strong critical thinking skills.
- The ability to think critically is the ability to make better decisions.
- Critical thinking is the art of thinking about your thinking while you’re thinking.
A disciplined approach to thinking that involves reasoned judgment, careful evaluation, and unbiased analysis.
The ability to apply reflective reasoning to identify and solve problems effectively.
The process of actively analyzing, evaluating, and synthesizing information to make informed decisions or solve problems.
Reflection Time: Where do you struggle with critical thinking? What support do you need to get better?
Key Takeaways
Holistic Approach: Critical thinking requires combining multiple skills—observation, analysis, inference, communication, and problem-solving—to make effective decisions
Continuous Improvement: Developing critical thinking skills is an ongoing process of reflection, learning, and adapting.
Empathy and Understanding: In leadership, it’s important to listen and understand others' perspectives before making decisions.
Why Is Critical Thinking Crucial for Leaders?
Adaptability
Problem Solving
Decision-Making
In a fast-changing environment, critical thinking helps leaders adapt and refine strategies quickly.
Leaders apply critical thinking to navigate challenges and find innovative solutions.
Leaders use critical thinking to make informed, sound decisions in complex situations.
Critical thinking is the art of thinking about thinking, while thinking to make thinking better.
Richard Paul
How to Critically Think: Key Questions to Ask Yourself
What’s the evidence?(Is this based on facts or assumptions?)
What am I assuming?(What biases might be influencing my thoughts?)
What are the potential consequences?(How will my choice impact the future?)
What are the alternatives?(Are there other ways to approach this?)
Reflect vs. React
Reflect & Respond:
Reacting:
- Quick, emotional, and instinctive.
- Often leads to regret or misunderstandings.
Example: "The delay wasn’t my fault! You didn’t provide the necessary information on time."
- Calm, thoughtful, and intentional.
- Leads to better decision-making and problem-solving.
Example: "Thank you for reaching out. I understand the concern about the delay. Let’s review the timeline together to identify any gaps and ensure we stay aligned moving forward."
How to Reflect Instead of React
Interactive question
5 tips to improve your critical thinking!
Every day, a sea of decisions stretches before us, and it’s impossible to make a perfect choice every time. But there are many ways to improve our chances and one particularly effective technique is critical thinking. Samantha Agoos describes a 5-step process that may help you with any number of problems.
Watch the video to move to the next page
TIP: Mute the music before playing the video!
What have you learned from the previous video?
Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Critical thinking is a powerful tool in leadership, helping you make better decisions, solve problems effectively, and lead with empathy and insight.Keep practicing these skills to become a more effective leader and foster continuous growth within your team.
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Mastering Critical Thinking in Leadership
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
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Middle Manager Maps
Mastering Critical Thinking in Leadership
Start
outcome
Through this presentation, you will learn the definitions, importance, and real-world applications of critical thinking in leadership. You will gain insights into how critical thinking can enhance decision-making, problem-solving, and collaboration within your teams.
Agenda
What is Critical Thinking?
Interactive Quiz - Apply What You’ve Learned!
Video
Key Takeaways
Importance of Critical Thinking in Leadership
Interactive Quiz II
Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Application of Critical Thinking in Leadership
Share your thoughts
Key Questions
Thanks
Reflect vs React
What is Critical Thinking?
The ability to think clearly and rationally, understanding the logical connection between ideas.
A disciplined approach to thinking that involves reasoned judgment, careful evaluation, and unbiased analysis.
The ability to apply reflective reasoning to identify and solve problems effectively.
The process of actively analyzing, evaluating, and synthesizing information to make informed decisions or solve problems.
Reflection Time: Where do you struggle with critical thinking? What support do you need to get better?
Key Takeaways
Holistic Approach: Critical thinking requires combining multiple skills—observation, analysis, inference, communication, and problem-solving—to make effective decisions
Continuous Improvement: Developing critical thinking skills is an ongoing process of reflection, learning, and adapting.
Empathy and Understanding: In leadership, it’s important to listen and understand others' perspectives before making decisions.
Why Is Critical Thinking Crucial for Leaders?
Adaptability
Problem Solving
Decision-Making
In a fast-changing environment, critical thinking helps leaders adapt and refine strategies quickly.
Leaders apply critical thinking to navigate challenges and find innovative solutions.
Leaders use critical thinking to make informed, sound decisions in complex situations.
Critical thinking is the art of thinking about thinking, while thinking to make thinking better.
Richard Paul
How to Critically Think: Key Questions to Ask Yourself
What’s the evidence?(Is this based on facts or assumptions?)
What am I assuming?(What biases might be influencing my thoughts?)
What are the potential consequences?(How will my choice impact the future?)
What are the alternatives?(Are there other ways to approach this?)
Reflect vs. React
Reflect & Respond:
Reacting:
- Often leads to regret or misunderstandings.
Example: "The delay wasn’t my fault! You didn’t provide the necessary information on time."- Leads to better decision-making and problem-solving.
Example: "Thank you for reaching out. I understand the concern about the delay. Let’s review the timeline together to identify any gaps and ensure we stay aligned moving forward."How to Reflect Instead of React
Interactive question
5 tips to improve your critical thinking!
Every day, a sea of decisions stretches before us, and it’s impossible to make a perfect choice every time. But there are many ways to improve our chances and one particularly effective technique is critical thinking. Samantha Agoos describes a 5-step process that may help you with any number of problems.
Watch the video to move to the next page
TIP: Mute the music before playing the video!
What have you learned from the previous video?
Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Critical thinking is a powerful tool in leadership, helping you make better decisions, solve problems effectively, and lead with empathy and insight.Keep practicing these skills to become a more effective leader and foster continuous growth within your team.
Tooltip
Mastering Critical Thinking in Leadership
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!