Critical Thinking Blog June 2018

Critical Thinking Blog Newsletter - June 2018




This Startup Grooms Future Workers for Hot Tech Companies Like Warby Parker and Airbnb
What CEO doesn't fantasize about developing a talent pipeline tailored for their specific needs? That situation is currently possible--at least on a small scale--using MissionU, a San Francisco-based startup carrying a fresh way of bridging the gap between, on both sides, education and skills training and, on another, employers.

Champion College reveals we need more champions for the liberal arts
Launching the iPad two in March 2011, the Apple co-founder and former CEO, Steve Jobs, reflected that"It's in Apple's DNA that technology alone is not sufficient --it's technology married with liberal arts, married with the humanities, which yields us the results that produce our heart sing." Thus even in the surreal universe of Silicon Valley, it's acknowledged that the significance of life goes beyond the...

Female entrepreneurs whined saving and fashion 94,300 plastic bottles out of landfill
It is World Environment Day, and there are an infinite number of examples of advanced female entrepreneurs doing their bit to discover new methods of addressing environmental challenges or altering how we are consuming.
That is particularly true in the fashion industry, where alternatives are urgently needed given the customer shift to quickly fashion, together with the worldwide fashion industry now being the second biggest polluter in the world.
Friends because 14, Katia Santilli and Vera Yan launched Nimble Activewear in 2013.

5 Common Truth About Meetings and What to Do About Them
While most complaints about meetings have merit, they are sometimes tricky to tackle if they are vague. But, there are particular grievances that anybody can take steps to address. Listed below are just five of the most common: (1) One or two people dominate the dialogue and nobody does anything about it. (2) My boss does not lead meetings efficiently. (3) Many of our meetings are only passing along info that could easily be transmitted in an email.

Asking interesting questions is a key part of critical Believing, so let us practice. What is critical thinking? Most people think of critical thinking as a form of criticism. You are judging something, you are deciding if something is bad or good. You may even judge if something is right or wrong. Does that mean if you don't agree with someone, then you're applying critical thinking? Many people would say. Critical thinking is not your ability to think of quick judgments. The critical in critical thinking is about finding the essential questions. These are the queries that may chip away at the basis of the idea. It's about your ability to pick apart the decisions that are a part of an accepted belief. Several organizations complain that they don't have anybody who implements critical thinking. Looking for the critical questions is not something you are able to do all the time. It's a little like running. Most people can do a bit, and with some exercise, they're able to do a bit more. The best athletes can't run all the time.

In the film, Moneyball, a baseball team with minimal talent Achieves maximum success all because of smart decision making. Other teams quantified success with traditional metrics such as homeruns and runs batted in. However, this team measured another pattern of dimension that would mathematically lead to winning more matches and it also worked. That may simply be a baseball movie, but it really showcases an important business lesson. Just because a choice has ever been made in a specific way, doesn't mean that's the ideal way. If you are a manager, decision-making includes the territory but true leaders attitude choices and options in a different way. They do not waffle or procrastinate. They do not obsess on the fear of earning mistakes. Here are four things powerful leaders do when confronting significant decisions. Leaders consider a broad selection of possibilities according to their wide perspective. If they have worked to position themselves as thought leaders, then they are armed with a depth of knowledge that gives them a real advantage. Leaders think carefully about the effects of their decisions on the business, the main point, the customers, the employees, even the opponents. What is the instant impact?

What are the long-term implications and effects? Leaders are decisive and courageous in their decision-making, but they also know when to strategically pause if a delay provides a benefit. Sometimes, there's genius in waiting. For new information, to get a competitor's statement, for a technological advance, that pause can prove to be priceless. Leaders utilize a structured process or model to direct their ideas and decision-making, but they also aren't afraid to alter the metrics or approach the analysis in an innovative manner. Here are a few common model's leaders utilize to help them make good choices. Cost-benefit analysis is probably the most popular. It gives you the ability to estimate the financial feasibility of a possible selection or initiative you are considering. Everything comes down to the bottom line.

Does this choice make sense in dollars and cents? Risk Analysis gives you a structured method of assessing potential challenges or threats involved with selecting. This could enable you to calculate the probability of a negative consequence and the estimated cost to remediate or manage the issue. Decision matrix analysis or decision trees is just another means to bring together all the disparate factors involved with your decision in a reliable and rigorous way. If you'd like more details about these models, this site provides several courses you may find useful including managing project risk and critical thinking. Beyond using these versions, successful leaders have the discipline to consider choices from a tactical scope.

They consistently make smart decisions by asking the right questions. Listed below are a few of them, and you'll find the detailed Liston a downloadable handout. Does this initiative align with our general mission statement, our branding, And our competitive positioning in the industry? Are there legal, regulatory, or Contractual consequences? Which are the benefits and potential risks associated with this decision? Making the transition from manager to leader means Updating the way you make decisions. By expanding your outlook, getting More strategic and advanced, you will be well prepared to create the kinds of decisions That consistently lead you to greater success.

Enhance the cohesiveness of your group and avoid bullying or violent behavior.  The difference between a happy employee and an unhappy one is more than likely their workplace health.  Communicate your thoughts to your team.  Learn more about customer service procedurees to help your own team become better at what they do.  Listen to your team and be motivated to help if they're experiencing difficulties.  Adapting to meet every situation can help in a dynamic workplace.  Mentoring and training your employees will assist them in more ways than one.  Meetings are useful to help bring any issues to light.

Our workplaces can become our second families.  Managers can make the lead in showing employees what to do. Knowledge Management is a great way to help your business grow with information.   Writing is an important skill to learn as we use it almost every day.  Diversity is the key to a more flexible, more responsive, more adaptable company and problem-solving team.  You need to make your life back as its never given to you. Be careful that your work doesn't gradually creep in and make your time away.

 Difficult people are everywhere, learning how to manage them effectively will help you concentrate on the actual issue at hand.  Your brand is represented by people working for you.  Your abilities will shine at the times you need them.  Quality service come from quality people.  Clients deserve the very best service possible.