BoxPlay: Critical Thinking: How to Develop Critical Thinking Skills
Steer away from reactive thinking and onto the path of strategic decision-making.
Critical Thinking: How to Develop Critical Thinking Skills
About this course
Skip About this courseBreak through your limits
Critical thinking is a valuable everyday skill that can save time, money, and resources.
In this course, you will learn about the different thinking styles and how you can use critical thinking to enhance communication, collaboration, management, and problem-solving skills.
Move beyond bias
Help uncover limiting beliefs that may be holding you back from achieving your goals.
Build self awareness
Achieve greater success by understanding what drives your decisions. Learn the traits, habits and behaviors that nurture growth.
Lean into problems
Master critical thinking by learning how to set an intention,carry out information analysis and implement a plan of action.
Maximize collaboration
Learn the key skills for any successful team: how to identify and communicate challenges and find solutions that work for everyone.
At a glance
- Institution: BoxPlay
- Subject: Communication
- Level: Introductory
- Prerequisites:
None.
- Language: English
- Video Transcript: English
- Associated skills:Management, Data Analysis, Communications, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking
What you'll learn
Skip What you'll learnBy the end of the course, you will be able to…
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Master your critical thinking style. Identify the key components of successful critical thinking, and how to identify and gather information using the critical thinking loop.
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Recognize your patterns. Identify the different types of critical thinking - reactive, unconscious, inflexible and “conscious creative” - including your own.
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Become Self Aware. Become conscious of accountability and bias when building clear and strategic solutions.
About CQ: Communication Quotient™
This course draws on CQ: Communication Quotient™ strategies and models. Based on cutting edge psychology, neuroscience and communication research, CQ assesses your habits and tendencies to help you better understand who you are and how you communicate with the world around you.
Hollywood storytelling
Data scientist Dr. Beck and psychologist Dr. Faye have been training sentient robot, E.I., in how to develop CQ skills. Now, E.I. wants to understand what it means to be a Critical Thinker. Share in E.I.’s journey as she interacts with different types of thinkers and reaps the rewards that come from applying critical thinking.
Expert knowledge
Benefit from the combined wisdom of behavioral and communication experts and neuroscientists, with accompanying statistics and relatable examples. Created by BoxPlay, an Emmy award-winning company on a mission to democratize career success.
Visual learning and actionable content
Our innovative, multimedia, step-by-step approach walks you through the entire process of becoming a Conscious Creative Critical Thinker. Beautiful infographics and engaging gifs help explain the strategies behind the CQ: Communication Quotient™ methodology.
Syllabus
Skip Syllabus- About CQ: Communication Quotient™. Learn about the CQ: Communication Quotient™ methodology and why it is so important to become a better communicator.
- Introduction to Critical Thinking. Understand the key terms related to critical thinking and the ways that it can help to improve decision-making.
- The Importance of Critical Thinking. Uncover the steps and skills required for effective critical thinking, including Conscious Creative Critical Thinking (CCCT) and the critical thinking loop.
- The Components of Critical Thinking. An overview of the different types of thinkers and AI impressions of thought processes.
- Break Down and Practice the CQ Thinking Loop. Explore the critical thinking loop in more depth, focusing on identifying the task and gathering information.
- Activity, Exam & Resources. Test your knowledge with a final online exam to complete the course and earn your final certificate. Download the syllabus, a glossary, and ongoing activities to inspire life-long practice.
Learner testimonials
Skip Learner testimonials"Critical Thinking has helped me and my team to make faster and better decisions." - Lisa Morris - Founder, Road Concierge
"I feel more confident to make smarter decisions, it’s empowered me to be sure of my own judgment." - Antonella Kissling - Student, University of St Andrews
"I’ve taken many courses over the years and this has been the best by far. Love it and I keep practicing!" - Milena Marinova - Leading AI Expert
Frequently Asked Questions
Skip Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat can I expect from BoxPlay’s courses?
BoxPlay's courses offer engaging and impactful learning experiences through the art of storytelling and entertainment. Using relatable scenarios and multimedia, coupled with expert insights, bitesize theory, and exercises, you'll learn while having fun. Real-world examples further reinforce your understanding, making it easier to put theory into practice.
Where does the learning come from?
We base our learning design on scientifically proven strategies, such as reciprocal determinism, contextual polymorphism, and relational framing. Our team of behavioral experts, clinical psychologists, and neuroscientists, along with carefully selected subject matter experts, contribute their knowledge to ensure that everything we do is supported by science.
Why is the knowledge retention better with BoxPlay?
Our visually-led approach ensures that you won't forget the content easily. The beautiful aesthetics are deliberately designed to aid your recall ability. We also incorporate knowledge checks and a final exam to measure your comprehension, resulting in a killer combination that promises 20% higher retention over time.
Ways to take this course
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Price | $59 USD | - |
Access to course materials | Unlimited | Limited |
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