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Critical Thinking Means Business
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Pearson’s RED Model
Learn Pearson’s RED model that breaks down critical thinking into 3 easy steps
Are All Assumptions Bad?
I received the following email from a reader: “I was checking out the RED Model for Critical Thinking and was wondering about the first step- Recognizing Assumptions. Are all assumptions bad?” Great question Maria! No, all assumptions are not bad. In times of emergency we often have to rely on our assumptions to act quickly. [...]
Thinking Critically About Lebron’s Decision
We’re just a few hours from Lebron James’ announcement on which NBA team he’ll play for next season. Will it be the Heat, Cavs, Knicks, Nets, Bulls – or a surprise team? Let me use Pearson’s RED critical thinking model to help ”think it through” (Recognize Assumptions, Evaluate Arguments, Draw Conclusions). Some Assumptions: Lebron wants to leave [...]
What is a Critical Thinking Boot Camp?
Training for skills such as problem solving, decision making, and strategic thinking have been around for decades, so what makes a Critical Thinking Boot Camp different? I recently met with Scott Dannemiller of Executive Development Associates and asked him that exact question. Scott responded: “What the boot camp adds is a more in-depth look into [...]
Learn Pearson’s RED Critical Thinking Model
Critical thinking can be organized into an easy-to-interpret 3-step “RED” model. Learn it and you’ll make better decisions… more consistently! Step 1: Recognize Assumptions Assumptions are statements that are implied to be true in the absence of proof. Identifying assumptions helps in discovery of information gaps and enriches views of issues. Assumptions can be unstated or directly [...]