Critical thinking: The soul of communication

 

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

Critical thinking is the process of observing the problem to gain knowledge, ask questions for the analyzation and evaluation of data and to find the solutions to the questions.

I strongly believe that critical thinking and effective communication are essential skillsets especially for leaders in a workplace. They are like two peas in a pod, equally important. As an aspiring facility manager, I could imagine how difficult it would be to lead a team of problem solvers without these skillsets. I also personally believe that a leader should lead by example to his/her colleagues before expecting the same from them. For a team to not be able to convey ideas and solution in a clear and effective manner to the team would cause a domino effect. Some examples of the negative outcomes due to the lack of critical thinking and poor communication are hinderance in the work progress or failing to meet expectations and that is just the tip of the iceberg. Therefore, it is crucial to possess these skillsets as a leader in a workplace.

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