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Post by Lori Hebert on Feb 1, 2021 14:22:37 GMT
Module 1-
• What is critical thinking?
Critical thinking is the process of analyzing a subject or idea without interference from feeling or opinions on the outcome. Critical thinkers will continue to ask the right questions to seek out a root cause in problem solving and/or strategic planning.
• Why is it important?
You don’t know what you don’t know. Critical thinking improves research, comprehension, language skills and presentation. It gives structure and promotes creativity through question and analysis.
• Name someone famous you believe is a critical thinker.
Sakichi Toyoda – Japanese inventor developed the five why method in 1930 for Toyota. For every problem Toyota uses this technique in getting to the root cause. The method became widely used in 1970. I learned of this method while working with the Child Protection in NH, we used the five whys in developing Performance Improvement Plans based off of the 2018 Federal Performance Review.
• Why do you think they are a critical thinker?
Sakichi wanted to find a better way of understanding what was happening in the manufacturing plant, concentrating on quality improvement. Since developing the five why’s it has been applied to troubleshooting, problem-solving, quality-improvements and business expansion for Toyota and companies around the globe.
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Post by Stacey Fraser on Feb 2, 2021 0:40:21 GMT
I think this is a wonderful post, Lori. I myself am not familiar with Mr. Toyoda but based on your information, he seems successful in utilizing sound principals to evaluate and analyze information. Great person!
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Post by Lorna Beaton on Feb 2, 2021 13:17:52 GMT
I like the fact you have stipulated asking the 'right' questions. I think this is something I need embed 👍
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Post by mstjuste on Feb 3, 2021 4:16:51 GMT
True, Lori. We don't know what we don't know.
I found your share about Sakichi Toyoda fastinating. Thank you for sharing. It's that kind of critical thinking that causes Toyota to be a force to be reckoned with in the automotive industry.
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Post by Gregg Caplitz on Feb 3, 2021 12:25:18 GMT
I am familiar with the story of Mr. Toyoda but was unfamiliar with the five whys. After some brief research)( Thank you Google) it appears that he is an excellent example of a critical thinker. The 5 whys is "iterative interrogative technique used to explore the cause and effect underlying a particular problem". Essentially a precise definition of critical thinking. Great job!
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Post by gdidona on Feb 4, 2021 18:33:17 GMT
Hi Lori, I agree with the others - great responses; very thoughtful and well-elucidated. I am intrigued by the concept of the "right questions." I am curious how we know what the right questions are to ask when analyzing a situation, particularly when, as you noted, we don't know what we don't know. I would love to get your thoughts on this as we explore the topic this month. Also, the five Whys is a wonderful example of critical thinking. It really was a core factor in propelling Toyota to its place as a leader in not only the automobile market, but also in the continuous quality improvement arena. Again, wonderful post! PS. Just curious - what was your score on the Quiz?
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Post by Michael Bernier on Feb 5, 2021 1:02:58 GMT
"5 Whys" seems like a very useful and minimalistic approach for solving a problem (attached an example). Thanks for sharing! • Name someone famous you believe is a critical thinker. Sakichi Toyoda – Japanese inventor developed the five why method in 1930 for Toyota. For every problem Toyota uses this technique in getting to the root cause. The method became widely used in 1970. I learned of this method while working with the Child Protection in NH, we used the five whys in developing Performance Improvement Plans based off of the 2018 Federal Performance Review. • Why do you think they are a critical thinker? Sakichi wanted to find a better way of understanding what was happening in the manufacturing plant, concentrating on quality improvement. Since developing the five why’s it has been applied to troubleshooting, problem-solving, quality-improvements and business expansion for Toyota and companies around the globe.
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