HOW TO IMPROVE CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS

Critical thinking is an important factor in advancing your career, as companies always need better information and solutions to grow the organization. Understanding this importance, A8 Resource hopes that through the 7 specific steps outlined in this article, you can improve your critical thinking skills and achieve greater success in your work!

DEFINITION OF CRITICAL THINKING

Critical thinking is the ability to gather and analyze information logically and thoroughly. It involves asking questions like Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How to make judgments, evaluations, or challenge a specific viewpoint, opinion, argument, or piece of information.

7 STEPS TO IMPROVE CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS

1. Identify the Problem or Question

-    Apply the first step of the RED formula, 'Recognize Assumptions,' to gain an objective and comprehensive perspective.
-    Use 'Yes/No' and 'open-ended' questions to test the information and explore the depth of the issue.

2. Gather Relevant Information

-    Apply the 'Principle of Completeness' to gain a multifaceted and comprehensive view: consider the context, causes, and connections from various reliable sources to identify the key points.

3. Analyze and Evaluate Data

-    Identify the important information and analyze it by asking the following questions:
•    How reliable is this information?
•    Is this data no longer up-to-date?