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Crisis management skills: Critical thinking

by Pratyusha Tripathy
April 27, 2020
in How To's, Resources
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We make decisions every day. However, to make the right decision, we need the right information. We must analyze the information to understand the relevance before making any decision. We need to think clearly and rationally, understanding the logical connection between ideas and information. This requires critical thinking and in today’s information age, the ability to think critically is one of the most crucial skills that every situation demands. This applies to both personal and professional lives.

Why do you think employers value critical thinking skills? It’s because a person with critical thinking skills can be trusted to make decisions independently, and will not need constant hand holding.

Critical thinking skills involve processing information and analyzing it systematically to make better decisions. It is about being an active learner rather than a passive recipient of information. 

The skills that we need in order to be able to think critically are varied and include reflection, problem-solving, and decision making.

Asking questions

 Critical thinking for crisis management is all about asking questions, the right questions. Building these skills and applying these to your life makes it easier for you to assess evidence, evaluate arguments and adapt your thinking. It involves stepping back from a situation to enable you to see all the angles. Identifying the key points

Critical thinking for crisis managementProblem-solving

Problem-solving is a mindset that helps in developing critical thinking. It refers to the ability to use knowledge, facts, and data to effectively solve problems. This doesn’t mean you need to have an immediate answer, it means you have to be able to think on your feet, assess problems and find solutions. 

Reflecting

In any role, whether at home or at work, reflection is an important part of learning. It is about questioning, in a positive way, what you do and why you do it and then deciding whether there is a better, or more efficient, way of doing it in the future.

Decision making

Decisions combine fact and theory. They’re the choices we make in light of how we interpret the events we observe. Taking the time to make a critical decision will not only offer you a confident approach, but it also allows you to combine logic, reasoning, and intuition to bring forth the best option for that all-important decision.

Related article: Crisis management skills: Coping skills  https://www.nationalskillsnetwork.in/crisis-management-skills-coping-skills/

You need to rigorously question ideas and assumptions rather than accepting them at face value. Critical thinking for crisis management is an essential skill which needs o be acquired by all. With the above mentioned skills, you will be able to identify, analyze and solve problems systematically rather than by intuition or instinct.

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