{"product_id":"think-smarter-critical-thinking-to-improve-problem-solving-and-decision-making-skills-hardback-9781118729830","title":"Think Smarter; Critical Thinking to Improve Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Skills (Hardback) 9781118729830","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThink Smarter\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eCritical Thinking to Improve Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Skills\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eMichael Kallet (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781118729830, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 23 May 2014\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e240 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.1 x 16 x 2.5 cm, 0.454 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrain your brain for better decisions, problem solving, and innovation\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThink Smarter: Critical Thinking to Improve Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Skills\u003c\/i\u003e is the comprehensive guide to training your brain to do more for you. Written by a critical thinking trainer and coach, the book presents a pragmatic set of tools to apply critical thinking techniques to everyday business issues. \u003ci\u003eThink Smarter\u003c\/i\u003e is filled with real world examples that demonstrate how the tools work in action, in addition to dozens of practice exercises applicable across industries and functions, \u003ci\u003eThink Smarter\u003c\/i\u003e is a versatile resource for individuals, managers, students, and corporate training programs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThinking is the foundation of everything you do, but we rely largely on automatic thinking to process information, often resulting in misunderstandings and errors. Shifting over to critical thinking means thinking purposefully using a framework and toolset, enabling thought processes that lead to better decisions, faster problem solving, and creative innovation. \u003ci\u003eThink Smarter\u003c\/i\u003e provides clear, actionable steps toward improving your critical thinking skills, plus exercises that clarify complex concepts by putting theory into practice. Features include:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA comprehensive critical thinking framework\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOver twenty-five \"tools\" to help you think more critically\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCritical thinking implementation for functions and activities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamples of the real-world use of each tool\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearn what questions to ask, how to uncover the real problem to solve, and mistakes to avoid. Recognize assumptions your can rely on versus those without merit, and train your brain to tick through your mental toolbox to arrive at more innovative solutions. Critical thinking is the top skill on the wish list in the business world, and sharpening your ability can have profound affects throughout all facets of life. \u003ci\u003eThink Smarter: Critical Thinking to Improve Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Skills\u003c\/i\u003e provides a roadmap to more effective and productive thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection I Introduction and the Framework for Critical Thinking 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 What Is Critical Thinking? 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 When to Use Critical Thinking 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 The Framework and Tools 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection II Clarity 21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Empty Your Bucket 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Inspection 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Why? 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 So What? 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Need 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Anticipatory Thinking 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 What Else? 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 The Ingredient Diagram 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Vision 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 The Thinking Coach 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Summary of Clarity 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection III Conclusions 83\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 It’s All about the Premise 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Facts 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Observations 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Experiences 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 Beliefs 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 Assumptions 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 The Conclusion: Putting It All Together 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22 Credibility 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23 Consistency 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24 Triangular Thinking 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25 Change 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26 Influencing and Persuading 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection IV Conclusions and Innovation 155\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27 Outside-the-Box Thinking 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28 Abductive Thinking 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e29 Impossible Thinking 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e30 Summary of Conclusions 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection V Decisions 179\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e31 Who, Need, and When 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e32 Criteria 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e33 Risk 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e34 Summary of Decisions 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCritical Thinking summary and Suggestions 203\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 211\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Business \u0026amp; management [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Business \u0026amp; management\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Business%20\u0026amp;%20management%20%5BKJ%5D%22\"\u003eKJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52421365793048,"sku":"9781118729830","price":16.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781118729830_276338.jpg?v=1784592557","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/think-smarter-critical-thinking-to-improve-problem-solving-and-decision-making-skills-hardback-9781118729830","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}