How to apply critical thinking in personal and professional life

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.