Professional Skepticism and Critical Thinking
Overview
We live in a knowledge-based society, and the more use critical thinking skills, the better decisions we are able to make. Understanding the components of critical thinking allows us to strengthen our ability to reason which in turn helps to maintain an attitude of professional skepticism in engagements.
It is important to ask the right questions, organize and evaluate the data in order to draw the right conclusions. This course will review aspects of critical thinking including logical and lateral thinking and different situations where they come into play.
Through illustrative examples, guidance on practical application and understanding requirements, you will strengthen your ability to maintain and attitude of professional skepticism and build stronger relationships with your clients.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the session participants will be able to:
- Appreciate the link between professional skepticism and critical thinking
- Understand the difference between logical thinking and lateral thinking
- Strengthen the ability to reason
- Identify the characteristics of critical thinkers
- Explore attributes, mindset and actions of professional skepticism
Course Content
Module 01
Explore components of critical thinking and the ability to reason
Module 02
Review steps of logical thinking to draw the right conclusions
Module 03
Understand components of lateral thinking including stepping outside your comfort zone
Module 04
Appreciate aspects of critical thinking to build stronger client relationships
Module 05
How to maintain an attitude of professional skepticism in engagements
Module 06
Review of key points and action planning
Module 07
Course material: Course slides