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Applying Critical Thinking in the Workplace

Gabrielle Vasquez

In today’s fast-paced and competitive business environment, critical thinking has become an essential skill for success, involving the ability to analyse information, identify problems, evaluate evidence, and make sound decisions based on logical reasoning. Employees who possess strong critical thinking skills are highly valued by organisations as they help to identify and solve complex problems, improve communication, and enhance collaboration among team members.

Successful completion of this Microcredential will result in the Statement of Attainment of BSBCRT611 Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving.

Skills / Knowledge

  • Identify complex issue for resolution within the scope of your job role and in consultation with relevant stakeholders
  • Document task objectives and risks involved in pursuing identified issue
  • Research legislative frameworks and organisational policy or procedures applicable to identified issue
  • Calculate required resources and present to relevant stakeholders
  • Facilitate ideation session with relevant stakeholders
  • Evaluate formulated solutions for advantages and limitations using critical thinking techniques
  • Apply decision-making processes to select most viable solution and prepare a presentation to key stakeholders
  • Develop a feedback register to systematically record feedback according to organisational requirements
  • Refine a proposal based on analysis of feedback

Issued on

October 16, 2023

Expires on

Does not expire