Critical Thinking for New Managers

32mGeneral2024-08-09

Authors

Madecraft

Full-Service Learning Content Company

Colleen Gallion

Course details

Crafted by Colleen Gallion, an expert executive coach and leadership development specialist, this course is designed to empower new leaders. It provides practical strategies for analyzing complex situations, making informed decisions, and leading teams to success. After completing this course, youll be able to synthesize information, balance immediate needs with strategic goals, enhance team performance, and navigate change effectively, setting the foundation for a successful management career.

Learning objectives
Utilize critical thinking for decision-making and problem-solving.
Apply critical thinking to complex management challenges.
Foster innovation and continuous improvement in your team.
Evaluate information, arguments, and strategies with critical thinking.
Enhance team performance through informed leadership decisions.

Skills covered

Decision-MakingManagement SkillsPersonal DevelopmentLimited SeriesProfessional DevelopmentLeadership and Management

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Unlock management success through critical thinking

1. Applying Critical Thinking in Management

02 - Synthesize information as a manager for decision-making
03 - Balance short-term needs with long-term goals
04 - Tying critical thinking to effective goals as a manager
05 - Integrating diverse perspectives in decision-making

2. Enhancing Team Performance through Critical Thinking

06 - Prioritizing effectively as a manager under pressure
07 - Resolving team conflicts with critical thinking
08 - Improving communication with critical thinking
09 - Motivating teams strategically as a manager

3. Advanced Applications of Critical Thinking

10 - Navigating change as a new manager
11 - Leading through failure as a new manager

Conclusion

12 - Lead with critical thinking