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Brian Hillaby discusses critical thinking with Howard Thomas, focusing on effective decision-making and analytical skills development.

In the fourth episode of ESD Simulation Training’s podcast series, host Brian Hillaby discusses critical thinking with Howard Thomas, a seasoned process consultant with decades of experience in engineering and operations. Howard shares his "golden rules" for effective critical thinking, emphasizing evidence-based decision-making, precise measurement, and avoiding assumptions. He highlights the distinction between critical and creative thinking and explains how ESD’s immersive training course, built around a practical board game, helps participants develop analytical skills. Howard also touches on themes from his book  Simplicity from Complexity , advocating for deeper understanding to simplify problem-solving.  Visit  www.esdsimulation.com  to learn more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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