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MindTools is an online resource offering practical articles, tools, and templates to develop business and thinking skills, including critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making. It provides step-by-step guides, checklists, and exercises to apply these skills in the workplace.
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criticalthinking.org
CriticalThinking.org is the online hub of the Foundation for Critical Thinking, providing resources to teach and enhance critical thinking skills. It offers articles, frameworks, rubrics, lesson plans, and professional development materials for educators and students.
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Great leaders are not just decision makers; they are problem solvers and strategic thinkers. This course teaches you the mentality, skills, and tactics for breaking down complicated problems and developing effective solutions. You'll begin by developing a solid foundation in critical thinking, studying its fundamental components, and learning how to apply them in real-world circumstances. You'll learn how to properly define problems, collect and analyze data, and discover root causes with precision. Explore potent tools such as SWOT Analysis, the Pareto Principle, Six Thinking Hats, Fishbone Diagram, PDCA Cycle, and Critical Path Analysis to frame your thinking and improve your outcomes. Learn how to move from a fixed to a growth mindset, identify and overcome cognitive biases, and use divergent thinking to generate innovative solutions. Finally, you will learn how to critically analyze possibilities, effectively execute solutions, and reflect on continual development. By the end of this course, you'll have the skills to solve problems with clarity, creativity, and confidence, turning challenges into opportunities. Enroll today and solve problems like a pro.
hbr.org
Harvard Business Review (HBR.org) is a premier source of business insights and management thinking, offering evidence-based articles, case studies, and practical tools on leadership, decision making, strategy, and organizational behavior. It provides expert perspectives and research-backed analyses to help professionals sharpen critical thinking and make better workplace decisions.