Critical Thinking : The Soul of Communication

 

How do you see communication and critical thinking impacting your future role as a leader in the workplace?

Effective communication is more than just mechanics of sending and receiving information, it is a core leadership function. As a future leader it is vital to convey our messages with clarity and thought as there is a high correlation between communication and project funding risks. This is where critical thinking plays the crucial role by developing rational reasoning and coherent arguments in leaders to reduce or eliminate ambiguity in communication.

To be truly considered a leader, he or she needs to be skilled in communicating at different levels of organizations, communities or groups as leaders are to lead them towards success. Reaching to that level of competence is no easy feat but through the steps provided by Paul-Elder’s critical thinking framework, leaders will be able to inspire and motivate others to work harder and smarter.

In conclusion, effective communication requires critical thinking to build trusts in colleague/client relationships so as to reduce project funding risk costs in a workplace setting