Critical thinking is the intellectually disciplined process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying and synthesizing, and/or evaluating information collected. Personally, I'd like to think of critical thinking as an ability to question information. This core competency is at best when one is open-minded and is open to recognize ambiguity in any circumstance, big or small. In true leadership, this competency is necessary to lead successfully. As a store manager for Starbucks, I have learned this competency has been very valuable in many situations and scenarios. I have found that, more importantly, having a growth mindset and a willingness to take feedback, both good and bad, has allowed me to better make informed judgements and decisions. As I continue to develop in my career path, I recognize I have to continue to close the gap with effective critical thinking for support my peers and market area.
Training Module Milestone Three - Baldrige Assessment Model
OGL 357: Assessment in Organizations challenged me to really deep dive in critical thinking. The course allowed to understand how to examine the critical elements of organizational assessment models and frameworks. It helped me decipher underlying structures, assumptions, power dynamics, and interdependencies of events and patterns. It also allowed me understanding how to evaluate the impact of organizational assessment information on people, the community, nature, and future generations. I have attached, below, my training module milestone three. This presentation focused on the Baldrige Assessment. I selected this artifact because I really had to hone in to what and why this assessment worked best with the given circumstances.
Critical thinking has been a very important competency that has been impacting my entire Organizational Leadership school/career path. As I reflect in all my courses, I firmly believe this skill has greatly impacted my coursework performance, grades and networking opportunities. By applying critical thinking, I have allowed to think "outside the box" with many of my responses where before, that may have not been the result.I have learned by adjusting my personal thoughts and beliefs, even more so, my skills have excelled.
As my Organizational Leadership degree path comes to a near end, I recognize my skills of effective critical thinking has excelled, again. I am fortunate to have practiced this competency in real-life and with intent. Although I have yet to master the skill much more, I am confident of the path the coursework that I has been provided will continue to unlock my own capabilities as an effective leader in any role.