Professional Development

Soft skills are a crucial component of success in the workplace. They are the personal attributes that allow you to work effectively with others and to navigate complex social situations. While technical skills are important, it is often the soft…

Achieving success in your career requires setting clear and attainable goals. That’s where the SMART criteria comes in – a framework for defining such goals. SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. By using this approach, you can…

If you want to work as a consultant, you’ll need hard and soft skills to succeed. Firms like McKinsey, Bain, and other companies constantly hire candidates with superb soft skills. This piece will discuss the top 12 soft skills for consulting and…

Our blog “25 In-Demand Jobs That Require Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills” highlighted examples of critical thinking skills employers are seeking. Job applicants who are well versed in the principles of critical thinking, and are able to expertly describe those…

Critical thinking is as much of an essential part of life as breathing is. It’s a crucial skill that everyone must have to make it through work, life, and relationships. This guide to critical thinking will be the beginning of…

Brainstorming and critical thinking have the same goals—problem solving. Critical thinking is how we arrive at informed judgements or decisions through a sequenced and disciplined process. Brainstorming, on the other hand, is more spontaneous. Brainstorming relies on group participation (or single contemplation) in…

An argument for the notion that critical thinking is overrated Fans of Sheldon Cooper on the syndicated comedy series “The Big Bang Theory” might be inclined to agree with the argument that critical thinking is overrated. Sheldon is the quintessential…

In our blog “Importance of Problem Solving Skills in Leadership,” we highlighted problem solving skills as a distinct skill set. We outlined a 7-step approach in how the best leaders solve problems. Critical thinking vs. problem solving But are critical thinking…

Communication is the framework, foundation, and skeletal structure of critical thinking. People who continually strive to improve their critical thinking skills are better communicators. Critical thinkers have communication skills that: help them to articulate and visualize problems and solutions from different angles…

As you know, critical thinking is a vital skill necessary for success in life and work. Unfortunately, barriers to critical thinking can hinder a person’s ability. This piece will discuss some of the most common internal and external barriers to critical thinking and what…