Think Smarter: Critical Thinking to Improve Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Skills
- 3h 19m
- Michael Kallet
- John Wiley & Sons (US)
- 2014
Train your brain for better decisions, problem solving, and innovation
Think Smarter: Critical Thinking to Improve Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Skills is the comprehensive guide to training your brain to do more for you. Written by a critical thinking trainer and coach, the book presents a pragmatic set of tools to apply critical thinking techniques to everyday business issues. Think Smarter is filled with real world examples that demonstrate how the tools work in action, in addition to dozens of practice exercises applicable across industries and functions. Think Smarter is a versatile resource for individuals, managers, students, and corporate training programs.
Thinking is the foundation of everything you do, but we rely largely on automatic thinking to process information, often resulting in misunderstandings and errors. Shifting over to critical thinking means thinking purposefully using a framework and toolset, enabling thought processes that lead to better decisions, faster problem solving, and creative innovation. Think Smarter provides clear, actionable steps toward improving your critical thinking skills, plus exercises that clarify complex concepts by putting theory into practice. Features include:
- A comprehensive critical thinking framework
- Over twenty-five "tools" to help you think more critically
- Critical thinking implementation for functions and activities
- Examples of the real-world use of each tool
Learn what questions to ask, how to uncover the real problem to solve, and mistakes to avoid. Recognize assumptions your can rely on versus those without merit, and train your brain to tick through your mental toolbox to arrive at more innovative solutions. Critical thinking is the top skill on the wish list in the business world, and sharpening your ability can have profound affects throughout all facets of life. Think Smarter: Critical Thinking to Improve Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Skills provides a roadmap to more effective and productive thought.
About the Author
MICHAEL KALLET founded HeadScratchers in 2004 to train business professionals and leaders in critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, and creativity. Through workshops, webinars, and keynote speeches, he teaches people to apply critical thinking techniques to real world business challenges. Mike has held leadership positions in business environments ranging from ten-person startups to a $500 million public company.
In this Book
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Chapter 1: What is Critical Thinking?
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Chapter 2: When to Use Critical Thinking
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Chapter 3: The Framework and Tools
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Chapter 4: Empty Your Bucket
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Chapter 5: Inspection
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Chapter 6: Why?
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Chapter 7: So What?
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Chapter 8: Need
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Chapter 9: Anticipatory Thinking
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Chapter 10: What Else?
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Chapter 11: The Ingredient Diagram
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Chapter 12: Vision
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Chapter 13: The Thinking Coach
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Chapter 14: Summary of Clarity
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Chapter 15: It's All about the Premise
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Chapter 16: Facts
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Chapter 17: Observations
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Chapter 18: Experiences
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Chapter 19: Beliefs
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Chapter 20: Assumptions
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Chapter 21: The Conclusion—Putting it All Together
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Chapter 22: Credibility
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Chapter 23: Consistency
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Chapter 24: Triangular Thinking
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Chapter 25: Change
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Chapter 26: Influencing and Persuading
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Chapter 27: Outside-the-Box Thinking
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Chapter 28: Abductive Thinking
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Chapter 29: Impossible Thinking
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Chapter 30: Summary of Conclusions
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Chapter 31: Who, Need, and When
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Chapter 32: Criteria
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Chapter 33: Risk
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Chapter 34: Summary of Decisions
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Critical Thinking Summary and Suggestions
