Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking is more of a habit than a particular skill, and through the Octus course on Critical Thinking, you will embark upon the journey of acquiring this sought after ability. We will teach you how to critically examine your thought process and approach to problem solving, ask probing and insightful questions, and keep a clear and balanced head in difficult situations. You will be trained to empathize and make others’ views part of your thinking in order to achieve solutions that are balanced and successful for all.

Learning Outcomes:

• Acquire perspectives on the background of the process of critical thought and its importance as a skill
• Learn how to frame questions and develop structured thought processes to address them
• Develop the ability to challenge established assumptions
• Develop the ability to make assumptions that are watertight and credible
• Learn how to channel thoughts and willpower into developing solutions from ideas
• Develop objectivity in the thought process, keeping externalities and their interference to a minimum
• Suppress emotional involvement in decision making
• Acquire mental tools to boost critical thought processes