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Using Critical ThinkingSection 5.3: Critical Thinking for Your
Career
Taking Charge: Chapter 5
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Critical ThinkingYou will be asked to perform in situations
that you might lack in experience
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Intuition vs. Critical ThinkingIntuition: relies on what you feel,
experienced or what you expect to happenCritical Thinking: facts gained through
rationalization, examination, evaluation and experience
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TipsKnow the difference between facts and
fictionVerify the source
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TipsCheck for source accuracyDon’t stop asking questionsPride goeth before a fall
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Check Your Ego at the DoorCritical thinking must take the place of
personal wants and desiresManagers are not immune to emotional
decision makingPractice setting aside bias
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Be On GuardInertiaExperiential limitationsWishful thinkingGroup thinkPremature termination of evidence searchSelective evidence search
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Final ThoughtsCritical thinking skills can make or break a
career
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Further ReflectionHow will you use critical thinking in your
career?In what ways can you improve your critical
thinking?
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Additional ResourcesBusiness.com
http://www.business.com/directory/human_resources/workforce_management/problem_solving/
Evaluating Internet Sources http://www.ithaca.edu/library/training/think.html
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