Critical thinking: It sounds like something college professors do.
And while critical-thinking skills are vital to academic research, they are equally important in the business environment. As you look to increase visibility and influence in the workplace, you need to become the professor of critical thinking for your team. Critical thinking is basically a questioning process. Here are three questions that will encourage employees to start thinking critically about their actions.
- “I hear your question. What’s your answer?”
- “What would you do if I weren’t here?”
- “Are you using your brain or your gut?”
“I hear your question. What’s your answer?”
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