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Post by Lauren Benatti on Feb 4, 2016 15:00:43 GMT
Critical thinking involves assessing a situation, problem, or possible decisions, and considering and weighing all possible outcomes and solutions. For me, effective critical thinking, especially in the workplace, often involves teamwork, as properly assessing all possible outcomes and consequences may require the knowledge, expertise, or input from others with different knowledge or expertise.
Mark Zuckerberg, co-founder and chief executive of Facebook, is a good example of a critical thinker. Zuckerberg used critical thinking skills in inventing and launching an innovative social media platform, evident through its invention and execution. In addition, Zuckerberg has used various critical thinking skills to ensure the site remains innovative and competitive with other social media sites, as well as ensuring that the site adjusts to the way its key users operate and interact with social media (i.e. opening enrollment from only students to all individuals, streamlining the timeline design to lessen clutter, the app and mobile versions, etc)
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Post by Lindsay Rachow on Feb 4, 2016 16:00:57 GMT
What stood out for me is "effective critical thinking" - I think the word "effective" is very important. I have encountered critical thinking (or what others think IS critical thinking) that is not effective or productive. I was also thinking about Mark Zuckerberg - great choice and I think he displays a good example of an effective critical thinker. His critical thinking from years ago continues to effect society today.
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Post by Rudy R. Racine on Feb 4, 2016 20:16:56 GMT
I agree that the distinction of "effective critical thinking" is very important to point out, and I also agree that Mark Zuckerberg is an excellent choice for a famous critical thinker. He founded Facebook 12 years ago in 2004 and he has been one of the leading faces of technology since the site's inception. During that 12 years, I am certain that he is required to think critically to ensure that his company remains in the forefront of the social media revolution. Good choice!
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Post by Diana Rhoads on Feb 4, 2016 21:10:31 GMT
"Teamwork" is key here as well. As we all choose a famous critical thinker.....I am sure there was a solid team behind them as well.
Mark Zuckerberg continues to defy the odds in continual product development. I remember people saying Facebook would not last!!!
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Post by Amanda Kogut on Feb 4, 2016 22:09:19 GMT
I agree with Diana that "Teamwork" is essential here and am chagrined I didn't think of it. When we think about gathering information for analysis, we often believes that this solely involves pulling together what we find through internet research, but we often forget that actual, living and breathing people are a great source of knowledge and ideas.
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