HBR guide to critical thinking

Section One: Get in the Right Mindset 1. Improve Your Critical Thinking at Work 2. Beware the Urgency Trap 3. Act Like a Scientist Section Two: Observe the Situation 4. To Change the Way You Think, Change the Way You See 5. Are You Solving the Right Problems? 6. Write a Better Problem Statement 7. Zoom In, Zoom Out Section Three: Ask Questions 8. Critical Thinking Starts with Careful Questioning 9. Four Types of Questions to Achieve Four Different Goals 10. Think Critically About Your Data 11. Stop Asking "Why" and Start Asking "How" Section Four: Seek Differing Perspectives 12. A New Way to Become More Open-Minded 13. Disrupt Your Thinking by Involving Other People 14. Disagreement Doesn't Have to Be Divisive 15. When Group Discussion Backfires 16. Three Ways Leaders Can Listen with More Empathy Section Five: Analyze the Information 17. Three Ways to Improve Your Decision-Making 18. How Successful Leaders Think 19. Fooled by Experience 20. How to Stop Overthinking 21. How to Make Rational Decisions in the Face of Uncertainty Section Six: Make Critical Thinking a Habit 22. The Power of Self-Reflection 23. Train Your Brain to Manage Information 24. Apply Critical Thinking to Your Learning

"You're facing a problem at work. There are many ways you can approach the issue, but they each come with their own pros and cons. How do you sort through the information at hand so that you know you're taking the right path? The solution is in how you think. The HBR Guide to Critical Thinking will help you use reasoning and logic to navigate your most challenging issues, from complex problems to tough decisions to tricky situations. By carefully observing, gathering information, and analyzing what's in front of you, you can feel comfortable moving forward while building this crucial leadership skill. You'll learn how to: examine your assumptions; apply data where necessary; keep an open mind to opposing views; surface hidden biases; grow comfortable with ambiguity; and learn and grow"