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Critical Thinking Mindset

Encourage participants to reflect on a topic by using critical thinking questions. This method helps in evaluating information from various sources to enhance understanding and make informed decisions.

Duration
30m–1h
Group size
2–10 people
CCBY-SA 4.0

How to run it

  1. 1

    Select a topic for critical evaluation.

  2. 2

    Present participants with a set of critical thinking questions.

  3. 3

    Encourage everyone to ask these questions as they discuss new information.

  4. 4

    Facilitate a group discussion based on the responses to the questions.

  5. 5

    Document key points from the conversation for further analysis.

  6. 6

    Conclude by summarizing insights and lessons learned.

Tips

  • Foster an open environment where all opinions are valued.

  • Encourage participants to question assumptions and seek clarity.

  • Allow time for thoughtful reflection before moving to group discussion.

Variations

Adapt the questions to fit specific themes or concerns relevant to the group.

Where it fits

team kickoffstrategic planningproject brainstormingfeedback sessionlesson reflection

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Method descriptions on Workshop Weaver are original content written by our team, based on established facilitation practices. This method was inspired by work from SessionLab. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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