When you think critically, you think reflectively and independently so you can make thoughtful decisions. Critical thinking helps you avoid future problems that can result from your actions by focusing on the root causes.

Critical thinking is both a mindset and the application of some real simple tools. This course Critical thinking outlines a series of techniques to help you develop your critical thinking skills. The course starts with the skill to properly define a problem in order to solve it. Then, it provides a number of critical thinking tools, such as blowing up the business, asking the 5 whys, asking the 7 so whats, using the 80/20 rule, and conducting insightful analysis. This course also provides guidance on how to develop this skill across your whole team.