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Critical Thinking Skills for the Professional
  • Level Foundation
  • المدة 8 ساعات hours
  • الطبع بواسطة University of California, Davis
  • Offered by

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Have you ever tried to find a solution to a problem only to realize you’ve been focusing on the wrong problem from the very beginning? Or you’ve proposed a solution only to have it shut down by your boss or coworkers? How stressful and defeating is that? With massive changes in our world that seem to create the most difficult of circumstances, both personally and professionally, your skills as a critical thinker and problem solver need to be further developed now more than ever. By the end of this course you will have learned and memorized a practical model to solve problems on your own and with others. These 7 critical steps will ensure that you have looked at a problem from every angle and considered multiple solutions. In fact, this dynamic and holistic approach will help you solve problems once and for all!

الوحدات

Getting Started

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Learning Goals

1 Readings

  • A Note From UC Davis

Introduction to Problem Solving

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Identifying Problems Quiz
  • Problem Solving Steps Quiz

2 Discussions

  • Identifying the Problem
  • Reframe Your Problem

5 Videos

  • Introduction to Problem Solving
  • Why So Many Problems?
  • Kinetic Memorization
  • Identify the Problem
  • Reframe

1 Readings

  • Recommended Readings

Brainstorming

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Brainstorm Possible Solutions to Your Problem

3 Videos

  • Module Introduction
  • Individual vs. Group Brainstorming
  • Brainstorming Guidelines

1 Readings

  • Brainstorm Using Miro

Analyzing Options

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Choose 3 and Analyze the Advantages & Disadvantages

2 Videos

  • Choose 3
  • Advantages and Disadvantages

Review

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 2 Quiz

1 Readings

  • Recommended Readings

Recomminding and Engaging Feedback

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Analyze Your Triggers

6 Videos

  • Introduction to Prepare and Recommend
  • Prepare and Recommend Example
  • Applying Your Recommendation
  • Be and Avoid
  • Engage Feedback
  • Course Summary and Wrap-up

1 Readings

  • Recommended Readings

Review

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 3 Quiz

Auto Summary

Enhance your professional acumen with "Critical Thinking Skills for the Professional," a foundational course in Business & Management designed to sharpen your problem-solving abilities. Guided by Coursera, this course empowers you to tackle complex issues with a structured seven-step model, ensuring comprehensive analysis and effective solutions. Over a duration of 480 minutes, you'll master techniques to identify the true nature of problems and develop strategies that resonate with colleagues and supervisors alike. Whether you're facing personal or professional challenges, this course offers a dynamic and holistic approach to critical thinking, making it an invaluable resource for any professional seeking to excel in today's ever-changing environment. Available through a Starter subscription, this course is ideally suited for those at the beginning of their critical thinking journey, ready to build a solid foundation for future success.

Diane Davidson
Instructor

Diane Davidson