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What Critical Thinking Is Critical thinking is commonly seen as having two components: A set of information and belief generating and processing skills The habit, based on intellectual commitment, of using those skills to guide behavior

What Critical Thinking Is Not The mere acquisition and retention of information along, because it involves a particular way in which information is sought and treated The mere possession of a set of skills, because it involves the continuous use of them The mere use of those skills (“as an exercise”) without acceptance of their results

Definition of Critical Thinking It is a mode of thinking It can cover any subject, issue or problem The thinker improves the quality of his/her reasoning by: Taking charge of thinking processes Imposing intellectual standards on those processes

So What Should We Do? Raise vital questions and problems, formulating them clearly and precisely Gather and assess relevant information Use abstract ideas to interpret it effectively to come to well- reasoned conclusions and solutions Test these conclusions/solutions against relevant criteria Thinks openmindedly with alternative systems or lines of thought Recognizing the assumptions, implications, and consequences Communicate effectively with others in figuring out solutions to complex problems

6 Hats of Thinking The White Hat calls for information known or needed. "The facts, just the facts."

6 Hats of Thinking The White Hat calls for information known or needed. "The facts, just the facts." The Yellow Hat symbolizes brightness and optimism. Under this hat you explore the positives and probe for value and benefit

6 Hats of Thinking The White Hat calls for information known or needed. "The facts, just the facts." The Yellow Hat symbolizes brightness and optimism. Under this hat you explore the positives and probe for value and benefit The Black Hat is judgment - the devil's advocate or why something may not work. Spot the difficulties and dangers; where things might go wrong. Probably the most powerful and useful of the Hats but a problem if overused.

6 Hats of Thinking The White Hat calls for information known or needed. "The facts, just the facts." The Yellow Hat symbolizes brightness and optimism. Under this hat you explore the positives and probe for value and benefit The Black Hat is judgment - the devil's advocate or why something may not work. Spot the difficulties and dangers; where things might go wrong. Probably the most powerful and useful of the Hats but a problem if overused. The Red Hat signifies feelings, hunches and intuition. When using this hat you can express emotions and feelings and share fears, likes, dislikes, loves, and hates.

6 Hats of Thinking The White Hat calls for information known or needed. "The facts, just the facts." The Yellow Hat symbolizes brightness and optimism. Under this hat you explore the positives and probe for value and benefit The Black Hat is judgment - the devil's advocate or why something may not work. Spot the difficulties and dangers; where things might go wrong. Probably the most powerful and useful of the Hats but a problem if overused. The Red Hat signifies feelings, hunches and intuition. When using this hat you can express emotions and feelings and share fears, likes, dislikes, loves, and hates. The Green Hat focuses on creativity; the possibilities, alternatives, and new ideas. It's an opportunity to express new concepts and new perceptions.

6 Hats of Thinking The White Hat calls for information known or needed. "The facts, just the facts." The Yellow Hat symbolizes brightness and optimism. Under this hat you explore the positives and probe for value and benefit The Black Hat is judgment - the devil's advocate or why something may not work. Spot the difficulties and dangers; where things might go wrong. Probably the most powerful and useful of the Hats but a problem if overused. The Red Hat signifies feelings, hunches and intuition. When using this hat you can express emotions and feelings and share fears, likes, dislikes, loves, and hates. The Green Hat focuses on creativity; the possibilities, alternatives, and new ideas. It's an opportunity to express new concepts and new perceptions. The Blue Hat is used to manage the thinking process. It's the control mechanism that ensures the Six Thinking Hats® guidelines are observed.

What is a leader? Charismatic Visionary Motivational Influence Assertive Productive Courageous Fair Responsible Resourceful Pragmatic Effective speaker initiator Open minded Organizer Listener Direct Mediator Good follower Team player Focused Thinker Creative/inventive Accountable Facilitator Sense of humor

Leaders are Change Agents! Group Behavior Individual Behavior Attitude Knowledge high low shortlong Difficulty Time Involved

Fast Forward to Year 2015… Questions to Ponder: What will leaders need to offer? What will leaders need to ask? What qualities, talents, and skills will be critical? Who will be the face of leadership?

Leadership Theories (Styles?) Great Man Theory Trait Theory Contingency Theory Situational Theory Behavioral Theory Participative Theory Management Theory Relationship Theory

Transformational Leadership Assumptions People will follow a person who inspires them A person with vision and passion can achieve great things Way to get things done is by injecting energy and enthusiasm

Transformational Leadership Steps Develop a vision Sell the vision Find the way to carry out the vision (the way forward) Lead the charge to completion

Leadership vs. Management Managers have subordinates Utilize an authoritarian, transaction style Have a work focus Seek comfort and stability Leaders have followers Typically utilize a charismatic, transformational style Have a people focus Seek risk

Administer Maintain Rely on control Imitate Focus on now Do things right Authority to lead Innovate Develop Inspire trust Have vision Challenge Do the right things Permission to lead MANAGERS…LEADERS… Learning to Lead: A Workbook on Becoming a Leader (Bennis and Goldsmith) There is a Difference…

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