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Team building-activities have become immensely popular over time. Whether it’s in-person or online, human resources have found a variety of ways to keep employees engaged. You may think that team-building games solely serve the purpose of breaking the ice and enhancing interpersonal relationships. But many games even promote critical thinking and boost logical reasoning skills.
Knowing how to think logically is a highly valuable trait in the workplace. Let’s look at the various ways in which you can strengthen your logical thinking abilities for successful career advancement.
The Importance Of Logical Thinking
The word ‘logic’ is derived from the Greek word ‘logos’, which means ‘reason’. Aristotle, the famous philosopher, was the first person in the western world to develop a subject on logic and analytics. Logical thinking is a skill that allows individuals to reason and come to a viable conclusion. It uses reasoning skills to analyze situations and solve problems objectively. Logical thinkers can justify their actions, decisions and strategies based on the facts (inputs) they gather.
Thinking logically means focusing on available data, drawing correlations and coming to a viable solution. Someone who can draw rational conclusions, and displays strong reasoning skills, makes better decisions. Organizations value employees who make decisions based on factual data, rather than emotions. Let’s look at a few examples of logical thinking in the workplace.
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Soliciting feedback from users before making changes to your product or service
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Surveying employees before making any policy changes or introducing any new software
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Interviewing employees on their way out to gauge the underlying reasons behind unwanted turnover
How To Develop Logical Thinking At The Workplace
The brain is complex and is made up of two halves, also known as the right and left hemispheres. The right side is responsible for creativity and emotions while the left side is logic-oriented. You may think that logical thinking is an innate skill (i.e., something people are born with) but it’s something you can master with practice and patience. You can start by paying close attention to details and if that doesn’t help, here are a few techniques that will teach you how to improve logical thinking skills.
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Channel Your Inner Creativity
Engaging in creative activities such as writing, painting, listening to music and even dancing can help you strengthen your logical thinking skills. As creative outlets require focus and thought, you keep an open mind and embrace flexibility. It’s helpful for team brainstorming sessions, which require you to come up with out-of-the-box ideas.
Additionally, creative hobbies and activities are a great stress-buster. As you relax, your mind finds it easier to focus and think rationally. It boosts your productivity and you enjoy your work.
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Say Hello To The Other Side
Logical thinking means looking at something objectively. To achieve objectivity in your thought process, start looking at things from multiple perspectives. Concentrating on individual perception leads to poor decision-making. You need to overcome your biases if you want to reach appropriate conclusions. For example, a hiring manager can’t dismiss a candidate because they feel that something isn’t right. The manager’s gut feeling has nothing to do with the candidate’s qualifications.
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Your Questions Are Valid
You need to start paying attention to the meaning of the words if you want to dig deeper and analyze a situation. Practice asking questions as it’ll help you view situations more holistically, allowing you to solve problems creatively. You can discover aspects that you previously hadn’t paid attention to. Write your observations down if it helps you monitor the finer details.
For example, if your manager provides you with a brief and you notice the words ‘as soon as possible’, try to gauge the accurate timeline. Ask them for a date by which they want the completed tasks. This helps you think critically and relate better to your work.
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Burst That Personal Bubble
With the roaring technological age, it’s difficult to hold conversations and interact in-person. It’s time to unplug and increase your social circle. When you get to know someone better, you learn to look at things differently. Broadening your perspective helps you strengthen your logical skills.
For example, teamwork is more smooth-sailing when you gauge your teammate’s working style.
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Keep Your Emotions At Bay
This is one of the toughest strategies for thinking logically. It’s impossible to be rational every time and keep your emotions out of judgments and situations. If you feel that your emotions are interfering with your decisions, it’s best to sleep on it and think about it with a fresh perspective. You can always reach out to a friend or coworker in case you’re stuck.
Harappa Education’s Thinking Critically course will teach you how to separate opinions from facts and look at situations objectively. You’ll consider multiple perspectives before reaching any conclusions. Additionally, you will think through situations and evaluate them carefully. Think critically and become a logical and mature thinking professional today!
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