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May 2010
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Dame Marjorie Scardino on 21st Century Education
While you are barbecuing in your backyard or hitting the pool on Memorial day, I am hard at work in Austin, TX at the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) conference. Don’t feel too sorry for me though, on day 1 of the conference I was lucky enough to meet a dame (the [...]
What is Critical Thinking Anyway?
On a daily basis in this blog we discuss the value and impact of critical thinking, but it occurred to me that we have not spent much time defining critical thinking. In fact, at ASTD’s Conference last week, we asked attendees to answer that seemingly simple question- “What does critical thinking mean to you?” [...]
3 Signs You’re Not Critically Thinking (and Their Solutions)
With all this talk about critical thinking, the emphasis is placed on critical thinking tips, benefits and even characteristics of good critical thinkers. Everyone wants to believe they’re a good critical thinker but in reality not everyone is. It can be hard to take a step back and identify the signs someone isn’t critically thinking. [...]
Critical Thinking Fail: Don’t Make a Cop Assume Anything
I read a short news story that really shows a lack of critical thinking on the part of some indie filmmakers. Apparently, the crew was filming a robbery scene at a real convenience store on Long Island, when a passerby noticed someone inside with a gun. That individual called the police who swarmed the scene and [...]
Asking the Right Questions
I’m a firm believer that there is no such thing as a stupid question. However, I do not believe that all questions are created equally. Different situations call for different types of questions. In order the get the most out of your questions it’s not only important to ask the right kind but to also [...]
Critical Thinking Fail: Value of Toothpaste Over Life
Today’s Critical Thinking Fail moment is quite disturbing. What is the average cost of toothpaste these days? Four dollars? Maybe $6 for the fancier brands? Would you say your life is worth more than $4-$6? Sadly, 36- year old Anthony Kyser gambled his life on a $4 tube of toothpaste and lost. When an employee [...]
3 Ways Critical Thinking Differs From Strategic Thinking
I’ve spent the last three days talking about critical thinking with training & learning and development folks at this year’s American Society for Training & Development conference in Chicago. In all my conversations, I have to admit that there is a ton of buzz around critical thinking. Specifically around how to measure someone’s capabilities and [...]
ASTD Day 3: Have a Happy Ending.
Good morning ASTD 2010 conference attendees! Yesterday I started to notice that people were looking a little tired. Why wouldn’t they? We’ve had two full days of content – more if you’ve attended the early sessions. Now it’s day 3 and I’ve got a great way you can multitask to take a break, have some [...]
ASTD Day 2 and Critical Thinking Puzzles #astd10
As I mentioned in my post yesterday, we will give away a few dozen autographed copies of Dan Pink’s Drive and A Whole New Mind. All you have to do to win a copy is stop by Pearson’s booth (#531) at 10am and correctly answer a Critical Thinking Brain Teaser from our Critical Thinking University. [...]
ASTD Day 1 and Dan Pink’s Book Signing
We just wrapped up day 1 of the official ASTD Conference, and it was a fantastic day! I’m not a morning person, but since Dan Pink was giving the keynote, I grabbed my Venti White Chocolate Mocha and headed to the ballroom bright and early. As expected, his speech was wonderful. He really transforms the [...]