Course Description

"Critical Thinking & Problem Solving" is an essential course offered by RITx as part of their Leadership Essentials Professional Certificate program. This introductory-level course is designed to equip professionals with crucial skills in critical thinking and problem-solving, which are highly valued in today's competitive business environment. The course demystifies these concepts and provides practical application techniques in a business context, enabling learners to assess situations, analyze problems, and design effective solutions.

What You'll Learn

• Strategic analysis and assessment techniques
• Identifying critical needs and designing tailored solutions
• Stakeholder identification and management
• Adaptive problem-solving methods
• Collaborative obstacle navigation
• Failure analysis for performance improvement

Prerequisites

There are no specific prerequisites for this course, making it accessible to professionals at all levels who wish to enhance their critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Course Content

• Introduction to critical thinking and problem-solving in business
• Strategic analysis and environmental assessment
• Solution design and implementation
• Stakeholder identification and management
• Adaptive problem-solving techniques
• Collaborative approaches to overcoming obstacles
• Analyzing failure and learning from mistakes
• Case study analysis and critique
• Best practices for weighing alternative solutions
• Incorporating feedback from stakeholders
• Knowing when to start over in the problem-solving process

Who Should Take This Course

• Professionals seeking to advance their careers
• Aspiring leaders and managers
• Individuals looking to improve their decision-making skills
• Team members who want to contribute more effectively to their organizations
• Anyone interested in enhancing their critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

Real-World Applications

• Improving decision-making processes in the workplace
• Enhancing team collaboration and problem-solving
• Developing more effective strategies for addressing business challenges
• Increasing efficiency in project management and execution
• Fostering innovation and creative solutions within organizations
• Adapting to rapidly changing business environments
• Improving communication with stakeholders and team members
• Advancing career prospects by demonstrating valuable leadership skills