Developing Critical Skills for Problem Solving

Description: Great decision-making involves critically analyzing available data and combining that with your own wisdom, experience, judgement, and intuition. Great decision-makers need patience to collect information, humility to ask others for their opinions and thoughts, and sometimes fortitude to stand alone or make a difficult call. Instead of making a decision because it feels right, critical thinkers subject all available answers to scrutiny and skepticism. They will eliminate everything but the most useful and reliable information.
Learning objectives:
- Understand the basics of critical thinking and its role in great decision-making.
- Explore how to constantly sharpen your critical thinking skills.
- Understand how different situations may require alterations in your leadership style.
- Reflect on your own ingrained experiences, bias, and viewpoints, and how they may interfere with quality decisions.
Topics covered:
- Sharpening your critical thinking skills
- Critical thinking strategies
- Data fallacies to avoid
- Decision-making strategies

*This full-day session will offer a comprehensive program providing a solid framework for mastering essential team leadership skills. This course is divided into seven sections designed for emerging leaders and seasoned professionals alike. Participants can register for any number of the courses; however, individuals who complete all seven sessions will receive the IndeVets Leadership Certification. Participants will gain invaluable insights and practical tools to thrive in leadership positions. Covering topics like problem-solving, delivering feedback, and delegation, this course will equip individuals with the confidence and capabilities to lead with authenticity, empathy, and impact. By the end of the session, participants will discover how to empower themselves and others and reach their full leadership potential.

Learning Objectives:
1. Learn essential techniques and strategies to enhance communication skills and cultivate meaningful relationships.
2. Learn common concepts for fostering integrity and trust in your personal and professional lives, leading to more effective interactions and better outcomes.
3. Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills and adopt strategies to become a great decision-maker.
4. Understand how to lead and inspire effective teams, enhance collaboration among team members, and improve overall team performance.
5. Discover ways to empower, influence, and motivate others.
6. Gain insight into how to deliver and receive feedback effectively, and explore its impact on patient care, relationship building, and the work environment.
7. Master the art of delegating tasks effectively to prevent burnout and maintain productivity.