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A Critical Thinker's Mindset - Coggle Diagram
A Critical Thinker's Mindset
A critical thinker's mindset
draw sensible conclusions and distinguish between useful and less useful details to solve problem or to make decisions
observation, analysis, inference, communication and problem solving
involves sources of evaluation
approach problems with the attitude of persistence, confidence , optimism and resolution to improve the situation
supports people to reflect themselves by using critical thinking questions when they discover and discuss new information
Example of famous critical thinkers
Bill Gates
Symbol of a leader with a critical thinking mindset in workplace and world's big challenges
Albert Einstein
developing the theory of relativity and theory of quantum mechanics
Principles Underlying a Critical Thinking Mindset
Learn and question
gain clarity, seek relevance and open minded
new ways of viewing issues and constantly ask relevant questions
frame difficult challenges as learning opportunities with a concern to know the business and stay well informed
Think at the organization- environment level
contrasts sharply a mindset that focuses solely on oneself or one's unit
normal thought pattern that exists many organizations
active and think of ways to help the organization achieve its overall goals
Don't use excuses
do not give up on the work
learn from failure and mistakes, with the ability to rebound from setbacks or changes
Push through roadblocks
it is a cycle goes on generation of idea, perseverance through roadblocks and implement and get the final results
continue to think of new ways to communicate and push through roadblocks
stop trying to develop new idea or method when hit roadblock
Act courageously and take risks
fear of risk or failure inhibits a critical thinking mindset
fear of pointing out new ways of doing things or flaws
imperative to gauge when to speak up, suggest new ideas or take risks
Be optimistic
optimism allows a person to be proactive and productive in the face of the possibility of failure to lead and encourage others
optimistic inspires and inspiration is often needed for success
important to be realistic optimistic and anticipate positive outcomes
View problems as an exciting challenge
the like new challenges and problems and they also good on tackling problems
willingness to solve tough problem is at the very core of a critical thinking mindset
unsolvable problems seems t be thrilled for them and they find the time and energy to solve the big issues
Reflection exercise
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what
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why
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who
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how
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process the new information
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active learner
seek to determine answer
ability to engage in reflective and independent thinking
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Choose a topic