This is one class where I have been able to make immediate changes in my personal and professional life from the material and content being covered. Two of the biggest changes I have noticed in my decision making and thinking processes is becoming more aware of the assumptions that I make, and using the SEE-I process in real-life applications.
Assumptions are a necessary part of the thinking process as they represent the beginning of reasoning. I tend to make assumptions about people and events at work but rarely ever noticed it and never thought through the implications of making these assumptions. I have become more aware of these assumptions, and I have been able to think through the consequences of the assumptions I make by asking myself questions that pertain to the question at hand. I have found that assumptions are much easier to recognize and think through when I know why I am making them and what I am trying to accomplish by making them.
The SEE-I process has been very beneficial to me, both in my personal and professional life. At work, the SEE-I process has allowed me to better analyze problems and situations by defining them and going into more detail than I normally would. By writing down the situation or problem and using the process to break it down into more detailed sections, finding a solution becomes easier and my decision is made with more confidence.
In my opinion, the only way to make lasting, positive changes in the way I think is by applying the techniques and concepts in everyday life. Like any other subject or topic, information that goes unused is likely to be forgotten. I want to prevent this from happening by using most of the techniques, information, and concepts in my personal and professional life. Using the processes and information learned in this course will ensure the retention of the material and concepts while fine-tuning my critical thinking skills.
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