Leading Critical Thinking
Audio • 24 minutes
Learning Objectives
- Establish the importance of critical thinking and discover techniques to enhance critical thinking.
- Recognise how to model critical thinking as a leader, encouraging a culture of scepticism, inquiry, and thorough analysis within your team.
- Examine strategies to involve your team in decision-making processes, promote diverse viewpoints, and prevent groupthink.
Lesson Description
In this episode of the Leading Future Humans audio series, we delve into the importance of leading critical thinking in the workplace. We discuss how leaders can model critical thinking, encourage scepticism, and promote a culture of inquiry and collaboration. The discussion addresses common barriers such as assumptions and defensiveness and explores the dangers of groupthink. It provides practical tips for leaders to cultivate an environment where diverse viewpoints are valued and robust decision-making is the norm. Key themes include the significance of questioning, embracing divergent thinking, and creating a psychologically safe space for feedback and dialogue.
