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How to apply critical thinking in personal and professional life

How to apply critical thinking in personal and professional life

Think like a strategist. Each of us has the ability to see things deeply – some intuitively, others analytically. We all have within us a tool that helps us distinguish what is essential from what merely sounds convincing.

This module focuses on the practical application of critical thinking in everyday and professional decision-making. It will help you uncover your own thought patterns and improve the way you evaluate information and arguments.

More precise decision-making – you will learn to quickly identify relevant facts and hidden manipulations.
Better argumentation – you will gain the ability to express your opinion clearly and persuasively.
Identifying thinking errors – you will recognize common fallacies in your own and others’ reasoning.
Effective problem-solving – you will learn not to get lost in complex situations.
Confidence in communication – you will know when to be silent, when to act, and when to ask the right questions.

Do you want to think more clearly and act more wisely? Choose this module and discover the power of critical thinking.

If you encounter a problem that is unclear at first glance, how do you respond to it? I am exploring different possibilities and searching for hidden meaning.
I will wait until the situation clarifies itself.
I will try to gather more information from other people.
I will throw out some solutions, even though I'm not sure if they are correct.
I will focus on what is immediately clear and proceed step by step.

If you have an important decision ahead of you, what is the most important thing for you? I will take into account different opinions and perspectives before making a decision.
I trust my intuition and feelings.
I will make a decision that suits me best at that moment.
I assume that the situation will resolve itself if I take a step forward.
I will weigh all possible risks and benefits before I make a final decision.

When faced with negative reactions to your idea, what is your first step? I will try to find out why others disagree and I will adjust my arguments.
I will quickly defend my opinion to maintain my authority.
I will check if I overlooked something, but I won't change my opinion unnecessarily.
I will ask others if they have similar experiences or opinions.
I ignore criticism and continue with what I started.

If you find that your working method is no longer effective, what will you do? I am exploring new approaches and methodologies that could work better.
I won't change anything because there is always something that can be improved without a complete change.
I will ask my colleagues how they would do it.
I will decide to take the risk and continue with the original plan.
I will look at past successes and stick to what worked before.

How do you resolve conflicts in the workplace? I strive to understand the perspectives of all parties and find a compromise.
I will focus on solving the problem, even if it may mean confrontation.
I try to avoid conflict and would rather adapt to the circumstances.
I focus on argumentation and try to convince others of my opinion.
I will try to ease the tension and accept a general solution without much discussion.

How do you cope with unpredictable events or changes? I adapt flexibly and find new ways to cope with the situation.
I am seeking stability in what remains the same, and I am adapting slowly.
I am trying to stick to the plan regardless of changes.
I am looking for answers from other people and observing what they do.
I will decide to wait until the situation becomes clear and then I will act.

If you have a project ahead that requires a lot of planning, how do you start? I will set clear goals and create a plan that takes various factors into account.
I start with an estimate of what can be done and adjust as I go through the process.
I will divide the project into smaller tasks and start working on the first steps.
I will wait for someone else to establish a plan or provide me with the necessary information.
I will start working right away, even though the planning is not completely perfect.

How do you react to failure or setbacks in your personal or professional life? I am looking for what I could have learned and what steps I can take to ensure it doesn't happen again.
I am trying to find a way to get back to my goal as quickly as possible.
I will focus on the positive aspects and quickly move on.
I will repeat the same approach to make sure that I did not fail due to my inadequacy.
I will take time to think and analyze what went wrong.

If you have faced a situation that requires a quick decision without complete information, how do you make a decision? I will consider all available information and make a decision that seems most reasonable to me.
I will focus on the fastest way that allows me to continue.
I am relying on past experiences and intuitions that will help me decide.
I will ask someone I respect and let myself be guided by their opinion.
I am waiting for further information, even though it may cause a delay in the decision.

How do you approach problems that seem too complex? I will try to break the problem down into smaller parts and tackle them one by one.
I am trying to find something that would give me a clearer perspective on the whole issue.
I believe that over time the problems will resolve themselves, so I will let the situation guide me.
I am looking for the simplest solution that could lead to success.
I will focus on a specific aspect of the problem and ignore the other factors that are not currently within my control.