WSD 014

DAU Courses

ACQ

BCF

CLB

CLG

CLI

CLR

CLV

CLX

CMA

CMC

CME

CMI

CMQ

CON

COR

DOD

ENG

EVM

GRT

IND

ISA

LOG

PMT

PQM

RQM

SBP

SPS

STM

SYS

TLR

TST

WSB

WSC

WSD

WSE

WSL

WSM

WSD 014 Introduction to Critical Thinking: Six Thinking Hats Workshop
(Last Modified:21-Apr-2015)

Description

Critical thinking provides a key capability to the acquisition workforce in maintaining effectiveness and efficiency in defense acquisitions. Many people have not been provided the tools to structure thinking to create disciplined, clear, rational, open-minded, and logical approaches to thought processes. Dr. Edward de Bono has created a methodology with his Six Thinking Hats that allows the power of parallel thinking. Utilizing this method four-year-olds to corporate executives across more than twenty countries have been able to make meetings more effective, aid decision making, and work more cooperatively. The workshop introduces critical thinking and thinking frameworks, as well as exposes de Bono’s Six Thinking Hats for use in developing their critical thinking. The workshop offers an individual the opportunity to work on an office specific problem or decision as part of a cohort during the one day workshop.

Objectives

Enhance the individual’s ability to conduct critical thinking.

Target Attendees

Individuals that support or are part of the defense acquisition, technology, and logistics management workforce interested in improving their team and individual’s performance.

Prerequisite(s)

None

Predecessor Course(s) (Acceptable as a substitute for this course until the acceptance date specified below.)

Predecessor	Predecessor Course Title	PDS Code	Accepted Until
None	None	None	None

Course Length

Approximately 7 hours

Additional Course Information

Delivery Mode	Workshop
Equivalent Courses	None
ACE Recommended Credits	N/A
PDS Code	N/A
DAU Public (material/prework)	N/A

Continuing Education Units	0
Continuous Learning Points	7
Reservist Retirement Points	0
Historical Allocations	Mouse Over for Past CEU/CLPs

Notes

DAU uses certified faculty who have studied Dr. Edward de Bono’s principles.