Individual Paper 1 – Critical Thinking and Communication Skills By Matthew Paul DMBA 610 Professor Kennedy Introduction In this paper, I will analyze the memo by applying the steps of the critical thinking model discussed in Asking the Right Questions to assess the arguments made. Among the other tasks I had to make, I will not just analyze the memo but I will evaluate the author’s argument as objectively as possible. I will also provide a thorough evaluation of the
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In this paper, I am putting into practice the critical thinking technics learned from the book Asking the Right Questions by Browne, N. and Keeley, S. My intend is also to assess a memo by Mr. Anil, Vice-President of Human Resources at Cliffside Holding Company of Massapequa (CHCM.) the operations director came with the idea of creating a leadership-development program for the future leaders of CHCM. The plan of the director of operations is to prepare the staff that is working for the company
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argument, as opposed to what we know. Develop critical thinking made us able to abstract our prejudices and preconceptions acquired through our life experience. These assumptions incorporate our paradigms and stereotypes. What we get through the reasoning of the information and assumptions are the interpretations that draws conclusions and give meaning to the data. With inferences, we take only what is apparent from the evidence. Therefore, I have to check whether inferences are logical. Our conclusions
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Associate Level Material Appendix A Stages of Critical Thinking Complete the matrix by identifying the six stages of critical thinking, describing how to move from each stage to the next, and listing obstacles you may face as you move to the next stage of critical thinking. |Stages of Critical Thinking |How to Move to the Next Stage |Obstacles to Moving to the Next Stage | |EXAMPLE: |
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Critical Thinking Assignment 1 Critical thinking occurs when a person thinks about a subject or problem to where the improvement of the quality of one’s own thinking using skillful analogies, then assessing and reconstructing them. A few important skills that is learned through critical thinking is learning how to discipline oneself in thinking, understanding the world as well as learning themselves. Critical thinking in the business world has many benefits in the process of decision making by
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ANNE FRANK by DylanWilliams I want to write about Anne Frank because her story is just to horrifying especially to a teenager. I couldn’t image how scared she would be. Especially when you stay in an attic for 2 years, you don’t know what is going on, and youre clueless to the outside world. I don’t understand how she went two years of staying inside when I can only do it for a couple of days. Not only was she up there but she had to be quiet during the day so no one will know they are up
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Critical Thinking and Ethics GEN/201 Critical Thinking and Ethics In life, one might find him- or herself unable to make clear decisions based on their situation or ideas. People often find themselves stuck in the decision-making process when presented with new information. Critical thinking is the ability to analyze and evaluate situations or issues in order to form a judgement. In order to be a critical thinker, one must be willing to ask questions in order to seek answers. Psychologist
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Chapter 4- Listening to Speeches I. Barriers to Effective Listening A. Listening Barriers 1. Select- To single out a message from several competing messages 2. Attend- To focus on or select incoming information for further processing. 3. Understand- To assign meaning to the stimuli to which you attend. 4. Remember- To recall ideas and information B. Information Overload 1. We all spend a large part of each day listening. 2. As a public speaker, you can keep your audience
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Reflections For me this course has been interesting and giving. I liked the practical parts of it, and especially listening to when you had ”therapy sessions”. This gave me ideas of methods to use in my life and my line of work. I am in Sweden studying positive psychology and motivational interviewing, and my aim is to in the future coach people to reach goals and also to become happier. This course has given me methods and interventions to achieve this and I have now seen a new way to work. It
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Critical Thinking Listening to a seminar/webinar, having to change an organization’s policy, hiring new personnel – all require critical thinking. Just about everybody has used critical thinking in his or her decision making at one time; perhaps without realizing it. If managers do not use critical thinking, they could make a wrong decision and react without thinking. Knowing the difference between critical thinking and decision making is vital in making wise decisions. In this paper, I will explain
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