Applying critical thinking skills to solve problems encountered on the work site.
- 3.4.1 Identifying the Problem
- Anticipates or recognizes the existence of a problem
- Identifies the true nature of the problem by analyzing its component parts
- Recalls previously learned information that is relevant to the problem
- 3.4.2 Locating, Gathering, and Organizing Relevant Information
- Effectively uses both internal resources (e.g., internal computer networks, company filing systems) and external resources (e.g., internet search engines) to locate and gather information relevant to the problem
- Examines information obtained for relevance and completeness
- Recognizes important gaps in existing information and takes steps to eliminate those gaps
- 3.4.3 Generating Alternatives
- Integrates previously learned and externally obtained information to generate a variety of high-quality alternative approaches to the problem
- Uses logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses, the costs and benefits, and the short- and long-term consequences of different approaches
- 3.4.4 Choosing a Solution
- Decisively chooses the best solution after contemplating and evaluating available approaches to the problem
- Makes difficult decisions even in highly ambiguous or ill-defined situations
- Quickly chooses an effective solution without assistance when appropriate
- 3.4.5 Implementing the Solution
- Commits to a solution in a timely manner, and develops a realistic approach for implementing the chosen solution
- Observes and evaluates the outcomes of implementing the solution to assess the need for alternative approaches and to identify lessons learned