Decision making is something we do every day: sometimes these decisions don’t seem to have a big impact on our future (what should be my next meal? What dress should I wear to a party?), but most of our decisions carry a tremendous impact on our lives (what course should I take? Where should I work? Should I have children? Should I support this law? What should be my stance on this issue?)

Having such importance in our professional and daily lives, we want that our decisions are rational and based on solid evidence.

Critical thinking is the analysis of available facts, evidence, observations, and arguments to form a judgment. It is the art of making a judgment through the use of rational, skeptical, unbiased, and scientific thinking when analyzing or evaluating factual evidence.

critical thinking is an essential skill in the labour market as it enables individuals to analyze information objectively, identify problems and find effective solutions, improve communication skills, and think creatively. Employers value employees who possess these skills, as they contribute to the growth and success of the company.

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Self-Reflection: The ability to reflect on one's own thinking, assumptions, and biases, recognizing areas of strength and weakness and continuously improving one's critical thinking skills.

Evaluating Arguments: The ability to assess the strengths and weaknesses of different arguments, identifying flaws and inconsistencies, and determining the most persuasive and reasonable conclusions.

Communication: The ability to articulate and express ideas and arguments clearly and persuasively, both orally and in writing, using appropriate evidence and reasoning.

Problem-Solving: The ability to identify, analyse, and solve complex problems by breaking them down into smaller, more manageable components and applying critical thinking skills to develop innovative and effective solutions.

Creative Thinking: The ability to generate new and original ideas by combining existing knowledge and insights in novel ways, thinking outside the box, and challenging assumptions.

Decision-Making: The ability to apply critical thinking skills to make well-informed decisions by evaluating available options, considering potential consequences, and selecting the most appropriate course of action based on sound reasoning and evidence.