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Critical Thinking at Work and Home: Make Smarter Decisions

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It's not about What you think, it's about How you think. Think Smarter, Lead Better. A short Course for Global Students

What you'll learn:
  • What critical thinking really means—and how it differs from creative and strategic thinking.
  • How to spot and overcome biases, groupthink, and faulty reasoning that sabotage decision-making
  • How to separate facts from opinions and evaluate the credibility of evidence
  • How to apply proven frameworks like the Paul–Elder Model, Socratic Questioning, Bloom’s Taxonomy, and Edward de Bono’s Six Thinking Hats
  • Case studies from corporate boardrooms and personal life to show you how critical thinking leads to better outcomes

In today’s workplace, technical skills are not enough. The ability to analyze information, challenge assumptions, and make sound decisions is what truly sets professionals apart.

From solving workplace challenges to managing finances, relationships, and personal goals, critical thinking helps you:
# Identify real problems vs. perceived ones
# Understand situations from multiple perspectives
# Reduce biases and make rational decisions
# Communicate more clearly and confidently

Unfortunately, this essential skill is rarely taught in our education system. This leaves a gap between academic knowledge and real-world expectations—especially for students entering the workforce.

To help bridge this gap, I’ve created this concise and practical course

If you’re a student, young professional, or simply someone who wants to strengthen decision-making, this course is a great place to start.

About the Instructor:

Col (Dr) Shabbar Shahid (Veteran) is a retired Indian Army officer, educator, and corporate trainer. With decades of leadership experience in the military and the corporate world, he brings a unique field-tested perspective to teaching critical thinking. A aim of this course is to explain in a simple language how individuals and organizations can think clearly, act wisely, and lead effectively.

Enroll today and transform the way you think.
Because in the end, it’s not about what you think—it’s about how you think.

Taught by

Col (Dr) Shabbar Shahid. M-Tech, MBA(Fin), CE, FIE(I), PhD and Sofia Shahid

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