What Do Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Look Like?
Exercise sound reasoning to analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems.
The individual is able to obtain, interpret, and use knowledge, facts, and data in this process, and may demonstrate originality and inventiveness.
How to Develop Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Understand the links between ideas
- Approach problems in a consistent and systematic way
- Evaluate the Existing Evidence
- Use evidence-based reasoning
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Ways You Can Be a Critical Thinker TODAY:
Observe whats around you and identify why something may be an issue. Identify various conclusions that are possible and decide which of them are sufficiently supported. Self-evaluate your contributions to company goals.
Create a Learning Objective:
Example: "By creating quotes and invoices, I will improve upon my critical thinking skills, as evidenced by producing thorough and accurate reports on a weekly basis."
Reflection Prompts:
- How can yourself and others benefit from critical thinking skills?
- When did you have to make swift decisions in your job and what was the outcome?
- How have others around you used critical thinking/problem solving? What was effective?
Did You Know?
Critical thinking skills are very often sought out by employers. Being able to think creatively within a given timeframe makes an individual stand out.
