About the Book
Tackle complex situations with critical thinking. You're facing a problem at work. There are many ways you can approach the situation, but each comes with its own pros and cons. How do you sort through all the information so that you know you're taking the right path? The answer is in how you think. The HBR Guide to Critical Thinking will help you navigate your most challenging issues, from difficult problems to tough decisions to complex scenarios. By carefully observing the situation, gathering information, inviting other perspectives, and analyzing what's in front of you, you can move forward with confidence while building this crucial leadership skill. You'll learn how to: question your assumptions; keep an open mind to opposing viewpoints; sidestep cognitive biases; use data--when appropriate; grow comfortable with ambiguity; and find innovative and creative solutions. Arm yourself with the advice you need to succeed on the job, with the most trusted brand in business. Packed with how-to essentials from leading experts, the HBR Guides provide smart answers to your most pressing work challenges.
About the Author :
Harvard Business Review is the leading destination for smart management thinking. Through its flagship magazine, nine international licensed editions, books from Harvard Business Review Press, and digital content and tools published on HBR.org, Harvard Business Review provides professionals around the world with rigorous insights and best practices to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Karen Ruth Johnston is a stage performer, trained voice actor, and STEM educator located in the Philadelphia area. As a skilled actress, she brings both intelligence and passion to her performances. At the same time, her experience in STEM education and molecular research equips her to narrate even the most complex scientific copy with comprehension and clarity. Her voice is crisp, clear, smart, and upbeat. She has taught acting to second graders and chromatography to grad students. No matter the audience or topic, she can tell your story. Karen Ruth Johnston is a stage performer, trained voice actor, and STEM educator located in the Philadelphia area. As a skilled actress, she brings both intelligence and passion to her performances. At the same time, her experience in STEM education and molecular research equips her to narrate even the most complex scientific copy with comprehension and clarity. Her voice is crisp, clear, smart, and upbeat. She has taught acting to second graders and chromatography to grad students. No matter the audience or topic, she can tell your story. Brandon Pollock is an audiobook narrator and voice actor with more than twelve years of experience. Using his smooth, confident, and engaging voice, Brandon has narrated titles in genres ranging from fiction, Christian romance, and psychological thriller to self-help, business, finance, and Christian nonfiction. In 2008, Brandon began his career behind the microphone as an on-air talent for a heritage Top-40 station in Charlotte, North Carolina. He transitioned to voice acting in 2010 and has since voiced campaigns for companies such as Clorox, Nintendo, Citgo, NASCAR, and Little Tykes, among others. Brandon currently lives in Mooresville, North Carolina, with his wife, two daughters, their Goldendoodle, Riggs, and their three-legged cat, Derek. Brandon Pollock is an audiobook narrator and voice actor with more than twelve years of experience. Using his smooth, confident, and engaging voice, Brandon has narrated titles in genres ranging from fiction, Christian romance, and psychological thriller to self-help, business, finance, and Christian nonfiction. In 2008, Brandon began his career behind the microphone as an on-air talent for a heritage Top-40 station in Charlotte, North Carolina. He transitioned to voice acting in 2010 and has since voiced campaigns for companies such as Clorox, Nintendo, Citgo, NASCAR, and Little Tykes, among others. Brandon currently lives in Mooresville, North Carolina, with his wife, two daughters, their Goldendoodle, Riggs, and their three-legged cat, Derek.
