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1-Day Critical Thinking Starts from Asking the Right Questions in the AI-Driven Workplace

In an AI-driven workplace, the ability to ask the right questions is crucial for effective problem-solving and decision-making. This full-day workshop, "Power of Questions: Critical Thinking for AI-Driven Workplace," is designed to enhance participants' critical thinking skills by focusing on the art and science of questioning. Leveraging Dr. Marilee Adams' Question Thinking techniques, participants will learn how to formulate, refine, and apply questions to drive better outcomes in an AI-enhanced environment. Through interactive sessions, real-world examples, and practical exercises, attendees will gain the tools necessary to navigate and thrive in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Objective

1. Understand the importance of critical thinking and questioning in an AI-driven workplace.

2. Develop skills to formulate effective questions that lead to better decision-making and problem-solving.

3. Learn techniques to evaluate and refine questions for clarity and impact.

4. Apply critical thinking and questioning strategies to real-world business scenarios.

5. Enhance collaboration and innovation through effective questioning.

Outline

Module 1: Critical Thinking in the AI Era
• Welcome to the World without Questions
• The Many Roles of Questioning
• Importance of Critical Thinking and Questioning
• Overview of AI in the modern workplace

Module 2: The Unbiased Mind: Truth or Myth?
• Spot the Real News: What is Truth, What is Fact?
• Factors affecting the Critical Mindset
• Types of Human Biasness
• 6 Characteristics of a Critical Thinker

Module 3: The Fundamentals of Asking Questions
• Types of questions (open, closed, probing, reflective)
• Characteristics of powerful questions
• Key components of Effective Questioning
• Techniques for formulating effective questions

Module 4: Questioning for Problem-Solving and Decision Making
• Identifying and Defining problems
• Using questions to explore and understand problems
• Role of questions in decision-making processes
• Techniques for evaluating options and making decisions
• Case study: The Village Chief’s Dilemma

Module 5: Are You Ready for Question Thinking?
• Purpose for Question Thinking
• Choice Map: You make decision moment by moment
• Exploring the Learner and Judger mindsets
• Time to take the Switching Lane

Module 6: Collaborative Question-Storming in Teams
• Ask the Right Questions to Solve the Right Problem
• Techniques for facilitating productive questioning sessions
• Group activities and role-playing scenarios
• Encouraging a culture of questioning within teams

Module 7: Integrating Questioning Skills into Daily Work
• Developing a questioning mindset
• Continuous improvement through questioning
• Action planning and next steps

Who should attend

This workshop is ideal for corporate executives, managers and team leaders, innovation officers, strategy officers, and HR professionals, looking to enhance their critical thinking skills in an AI-driven environment. Additionally, educators, trainers, and consultants who wish to improve their questioning techniques for better decision-making and problem-solving will find this workshop valuable.

Methodology

1. Interactive Lectures: To introduce theoretical concepts and frameworks.
2. Group Activities: For practicing conflict resolution strategies in real-life scenarios.
3. Role-Play Exercises: To simulate workplace conflicts and resolution strategies.
4. Reflection and Discussion: For sharing experiences and consolidating learning.
5. Action Planning: To develop personalized strategies for applying the workshop's insights.

Profile of Eric Cheong

ACTA, MSc(HRM)
Certified Trainer, Question Thinking®
Master Trainer, ThinkBuzan UK
Master Trainer, Click Colours® International
Accredited ACTA Trainer, Developer and Assessor
Certified Trainer Identi3 Profiling®


Eric Cheong is a distinguished trainer with extensive expertise in critical thinking and leadership development. He is one of only six global Master Trainers accredited by ThinkBuzan Ltd in the UK. Eric has been training organizations since 2006 in Tony Buzan’s techniques, including Mind Mapping®, Memory, Speed Reading and Creative Thinking. Additionally, he is an accredited Master Trainer for the Click Colours® Self Discovery system and holds the Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) from Singapore's Workforce Development Authority.

Eric is also a Certified Question Thinking Facilitator, adding to his comprehensive skill set in promoting effective thinking processes. He has trained over 10,000 executives, teachers, and students across Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, China, and Vietnam. His prominent clients include Oracle, Intel, Motorola, HSBC, ARUP, HK Securities, HK Exchange & Clearing Limited, Tuv Sud, Hewlett Packard, Singapore Airlines, and Singapore Power. He has also worked with Singapore government agencies such as the Ministry of Education, National Heritage Board, and Health Promotion Board. His efforts in promoting mental literacy and creative thinking are evident in his frequent speaking engagements at international conferences like the 14th International Conference on Thinking. Eric holds a Master of Science in Human Resource Management and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration.