Course Description:

Analytical and conceptual thinking is the ability to systematically investigate, study, and break down a problem using logical reasoning and draw accurate and appropriate conclusions. Delegates will go away with a fresh outlook on organizational problem solving, and be motivated to expand their cognitive horizons

Course Goal:

To enhance the participants’ knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to systematically investigate, study, and break down a problem using logical reasoning and draw accurate and appropriate conclusions

Course Objectives:

By the end of the Course, participant will be able to:

1. Organize, interpret and analyze large volumes of information to identify and assess statistical models in an attempt to explain patterns, trends, and causes of events.
2. Develop explanations regarding emerging issues and generate and test solutions.
3. Consistently make logical and well thought out decisions; Consider possible implications and alternatives when making decisions strategically and evaluate the consequences and impact of available options before making a decision.
4. Identify cause and effect of situations. Evaluates links and patterns to forecast outcomes based on repeated and predictable behaviors and anticipate potential obstacles.
5. Effectively develop and apply advanced statistical analysis models and formulas.

Course Outline

• Recognizing the Value of Using Conceptual and Analytical Thinking

1. Thinking about Thinking
2. Emotions vs. Thinking
3. Resolving Mental Conflict
4. Social Filters
5. Defining Analytical Thinking
6. The role of Analytical Thinking in an Organizational Context

• Understanding the Components of Different Thinking in Problem Solving

1. The problem Solving Processes
2. Realising the Benefits of Problem
3. Common Barriers to Effective Problem Solving
4. Solving Problem in a Structured Way
5. Defining Problem s and Opportunity- Identifying Structuring Objectives

• The Conceptual Problem Solving Analysis

1. Using Information Gathering
2. Seeing Patterns
3. Analytical Thinking
4. Root Cause Analysis

• Analytical Thinking and Creative Thinking Skills

1. Different Thinking Skills ( Creative, Critical and Analytical)
2. Reasoned Thinking and Problem Solving
3. Including System Thinking , Convergent and Divergent Thinking
4. Root Cause Analysis
5. Generating Ideas – Lateral Thinking
6. Evaluating Techniques Applicable in Real Life Practices

• Obtaining Feedback on Conceptual , Critical and Analytical Thinking Skills

1. Recognizing the Value of Gaining Insight into One’s Critical and Analytical thinking skills
2. Describing Analytical and Critical Thinking Using the R (Recognize Assumptions) E (Evaluate Arguments) D (Draw Conclusions) Model
3. Identifying Practices and Techniques in Each Part of the Framework

• Applying Conceptual Analytical and Critical Thinking in Business Situations

1. Practicing Using Critical Thinking Skills and Techniques in a Real Business Situation
2. Creating an Initial Action Plan for Development of Critical Thinking Skills