Critical thinking refers to how you process information and understand something. Strong critical thinking skills are necessary for leaders or people who will take leadership positions in a company, such as managers or executives.
Strong critical thinking skills show you can be innovative and come up with new ideas or options that others may not have thought about. It shows your ability to think outside the box and think about information you are given in an in-depth way.
Critical thinking examples:
- Being able to understand something difficult but explain it to others in a simple way.
- Being able to apply sound judgement and make a decision when presented with a lot of different information.