Talha Mumtaz ✔️'s Key Ideas from HBR Guide to Critical Thinking
by Harvard Business Review

Question Assumptions: Challenge assumptions behind decisions to ensure accuracy and avoid pitfalls.

Analyze from Multiple Perspectives: Seeing a problem from diverse angles reveals overlooked solutions.

Ask Better Questions: Frame questions to unlock more profound insights, challenging surface-level observations.

Break Down Complex Issues: Divide larger problems into smaller, manageable parts for deeper analysis.

Recognize Cognitive Biases: Be aware of biases like confirmation bias that can cloud judgment.

Seek Contradictory Evidence: Look for information that opposes your beliefs, sharpening your critical edge.

Use Logic Over Emotion: Emotional decision-making can obscure facts; rely on logical reasoning.

Focus on Solutions, Not Symptoms: Targeting root causes leads to lasting solutions rather than short-term fixes.

Challenge Conventional Wisdom: Don’t accept “how it’s always been done”; think innovatively.

Adopt a Long-Term View: Think about how decisions impact the future, not just immediate needs.

Collaborate for Diverse Insights: Working with others brings fresh perspectives and uncovers biases.

Map Out Decision-Making Processes: Clear steps in decision-making improve transparency and consistency.

Develop Decision-Making Models: Create frameworks that guide consistent and efficient choices.

Be Willing to Adapt: Stay flexible to adjust to new information and changing circumstances.

Consider Potential Consequences: Weigh risks and rewards to predict potential impacts.

Use Data Wisely: Ground decisions in reliable data, but interpret with context.

Communicate Clearly: Explain reasoning effectively to ensure others understand your decisions.

Reflect on Past Decisions: Regular review of past choices helps refine and improve your critical thinking skills.