MAL 550 Critical Thinking and Innovation

This course explores innovative methods of problem-based solution analysis through critical thinking and analysis of alternatives. Collaborative brainstorming methods will be applied to determine optimal solutions that address actual problems verse symptoms of problems. You will be exposed to fallacies in reasoning, decision-making models, appreciative inquiry, and repercussion analysis. Humility and mistakes as an opportunity for improvement will be explored. You will learn how to challenge assumptions and expand perceptions. When to begin, continue, and cease the critical thinking process with be evaluated in the context of achieving viable and timely innovation and continuous process improvement.

Credits

3

Outcomes

1. This course will prepare students to:
2. Analyze barriers to critical thinking.
3. Implement a 9 step problem-solving model and measure results.
4. Identify the key steps for successful critical thinking in a leadership role.
5. Practice utilizing critical thinking skills.