Critical Thinking, Problem Solving
and Decision Making
Respond to situations with purposeful and reflective judgment to determine course of action. Reflect upon own assertions objectively to make good decisions based on consideration of situation, assumptions, data and evidence drawn from conclusions, implications and the study of possible consequences.
Question the validity of assumptions and analyse problems and issues with a clear sense of scope and context, identifying hypothesis, positions and perspectives of the problems and issues being addressed. Address issues and their relationships to each other, questioning assumptions and recognizing nuances of the issues to formulate opinions and exercise judgment.
Use different and multiple perspectives of a situation to break down complex problems into simpler parts and resolve them rationally. Ask good questions and challenge conventions to solve complex problems.
Explore possible actions and implications to problems and issues to manage work processes and organise information. Distinguish between facts and opinions and examine sources of information and evidence, questioning their accuracy and reliability.
Anticipate obstacles and think ahead of next steps, drawing reference from experience and wide sources of information. Address a wide perspective of information drawn from diverse sources of reference to generate ideas and improvise solutions to issues and problems.
Identify problems and analyse the relationships between problems and situations, their likely causes and consequences. Consider causes and effects to address issues and existing or potential consequences.