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Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Techniques

   

Added on  2020-03-04

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Running head: CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVINGCritical Thinking and Problem SolvingName of the StudentName of the UniversityAuthor’s note
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1CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVINGBrainstormingThis is a technique which is applied in various organizations in order to generate new andunique ideas. Brainstorming is generally used before starting a project. This is done by followinga process of group discussion where everyone present in the organization places their ownperception to develop a new project (Gallagher, 2013). This clarifies any problem or doubt thattook place while planning about the project. A successful brainstorming session considers thesuggestion of every person participating in the discussion to be valid. Most of the brainstormingsessions are considered to be unstructured. Multiple ideas are gathered. The best idea is selectedamong these ideas. People are encouraged to appreciate the other participants rather thancriticizing them in the brainstorming session. Brainstorming sessions boost people to think in afree way and evaluate ideas (Wilson, 2013). A good example of brainstorming session is thegeneral meeting that takes place in a software development company like Microsoft. This canalso be considered to be a technique that can be used in a conference. People do not give ideas ona usual basis in an organization. Brainstorming sessions brings out the innovative side of eachperson very clearly (Keeney, 2012). Certain rules can be followed in order to generate goodideas and these rules can be helpful for introvert people to open up and give ideas during thesession. Trial and ErrorThis is a technique that can be used to solve complex and difficult issues and problems.Trial and error technique or method can be used in order to solve those problems that can havemultiple chances or choices to come to a single solution (Garrett, 2013). This methodologycannot be used to solve problems where multiple alternatives are not present. Trial and errortechniques cannot be used in cases where a doctor is carrying out an operation on a patient or in
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