Think Smarter (PDF)

Train your brain for better decisions, problem solving, and
innovation

Think Smarter: Critical Thinking to Improve Problem-Solving
and Decision-Making Skills is the comprehensive guide to
training your brain to do more for you. Written by a critical
thinking trainer and coach, the book presents a pragmatic set of
tools to apply critical thinking techniques to everyday business
issues. Think Smarter is filled with real world examples
that demonstrate how the tools work in action, in addition to
dozens of practice exercises applicable across industries and
functions, Think Smarter is a versatile resource for
individuals, managers, students, and corporate training
programs.

Thinking is the foundation of everything you do, but we rely
largely on automatic thinking to process information, often
resulting in misunderstandings and errors. Shifting over to
critical thinking means thinking purposefully using a framework and
toolset, enabling thought processes that lead to better decisions,
faster problem solving, and creative innovation. Think
Smarter provides clear, actionable steps toward improving your
critical thinking skills, plus exercises that clarify complex
concepts by putting theory into practice. Features include:

* A comprehensive critical thinking framework

* Over twenty-five "tools" to help you think more critically

* Critical thinking implementation for functions and
activities

* Examples of the real-world use of each tool

Learn what questions to ask, how to uncover the real problem to
solve, and mistakes to avoid. Recognize assumptions your can rely
on versus those without merit, and train your brain to tick through
your mental toolbox to arrive at more innovative solutions.
Critical thinking is the top skill on the wish list in the business
world, and sharpening your ability can have profound affects
throughout all facets of life. Think Smarter: Critical Thinking
to Improve Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Skills provides
a roadmap to more effective and productive thought.