critical thinking in workplace

1. Listen:

Listening is the key skill you have to develop to improve critical thinking in your workplace.

Workplaces are filled with unique minds, with unique perspectives. Observe them. Listen to them. Gather multiple perspectives.

2. Participate in Skill-Development programs:

Take part of skill development, team-building, and other useful programs in your workplace. Participate in different learning platforms. Critical thinking improves with constant learning and knowledge gathering.

3. Try different approaches:

Critical thinking is ‘To think what others don’t think’, ‘To see what others don’t see’ and ‘To look where others don’t see’.

So, if there is any situation before you, break from traditional practices and look for fresh approaches.

4. Pick one critical thinking area you are good at:

Some people will be good at doing groundwork, data-analysis, or creating excellent reports. Some will be good at reasoning or problem-solving. Instead of focusing on everything, pick a comfortable niche skill. Though critical thinking covers all aspects, it’s okay to focus on one level that comes easy for you.

5. Being Logical:

Not every day will be a good day at our workplace. A critical thinking employee will set aside the emotions and focus on work. The first thing that comes to their mind will be “what are the tasks I have today in the office”.

Be logical. Find out what you have to do. Don’t let emotions take over in your workplace.

6. Whiteboard your Ideas:

Have a whiteboard. If there is a problem before you and if you are working on it, a whiteboard is the best. You can note down ideas and solutions that pop in your head anytime. Thinking ideas and objectifying it by writing them is a way of improving your critical thinking patterns.