01 May 2025

Critical Thinking, Problem Solving & Decision Making – Can You Guess What Kind Of Thinking Is Missing In There? Your Thinking In Excellent!

Above is the 30 April 2025 Facebook sharing of Aida Page and Myrna Magboo Bigueras – “Master Class In Critical Thinking, Problem Solving & Decision Making.”

“The Center for Global Best Practices invites you to join this SEC and CESB-accredited training program via Zoom.”

There is no explanation of the “Masterclass” offer, but I know my blogging involves me in (1) critical thinking, (2) problem-solving and (3)  decision making – would you believe? What is missing in my list of 3 is this: (4) creative thinking. You ask: “Why do I include problem-solving and decision-making in my writing?” Because: They are what make my writing exotic and extra fertile and exciting!

No, I am not counter-offering any classes in critical thinking, problem solving & decision making in whole or in parts – but the above master course offer as a whole got me interested, would you believe, in creative thinking! Once a creative thinker, always a creative thinker!

From the Facebook post:

Center for Global Best Practices

At the meeting of world leaders in Davos, Switzerland on January 24, 2024, they declared that the top 2 skills essential in the 21st century workplace are critical thinking and problem solving.

A Four-Session Webinar and Workshop

8:15AM to 12:15PM | Thursday & Friday, May 22, 23, 29 & 30, 2025

Click here to REGISTER:  https://bit.ly/429S8ku

Developing one's critical thinking (CT), problem-solving (PS) and decision-making (DM) skills (are) an investment not only in personal growth but also for the future success and sustainability of (y)our organization.

(Think of your office, or think of your team.)

Employers value individuals and teams that can analyze and solve complex problems, make sound decisions and quickly adapt to the rapidly changing business environment.

• Everyone interested (in) sharpen(ing) and develop(ing) their thinking, problem(-)solving, and decision-making skills. (Contact Person: Kyra Villanueva)

I say, “The course is all for developing your critical thinking skill – good, but that is inadequate. Not for you if you are after developing your creative thinking skill. Definitely not!”

When you are at a loss for what to do, what to write, what to think, what to propose – what is the skill you need? Creative Thinking! No, not mentioned by the training program cited above. Critical Thinking is Analytical – Creative Thinking is jumping out of a sticky situation – before you analyze the whole thing – such as a thorny problem, and then coming out with an Aha! Moment.

And no, I am not offering a counter-course to critical thinking – I’m just taking a golden chance to emphasize the value of creative thinking along with critical thinking. I believe these 2 types of thinking should always be together, used in tandem, not singly.

Elsewhere, let’s explore. Here is Genvive, created by Sergei Markov (geniusrevive.com); “genvive” is short for the slogan: “Revive the creative genius within you.”

Sergei Markov is an expert in the psychology of creativity and the author of the projects “Creative Absolute,” “Genvive” and “Creative Vision.”

Here’s to reviving the creative vision within you!@517

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