Your brain is capable of remarkable thinking — but for most adults, critical thinking skills are switched off up to 70% of the time. This course shows you why that happens and, more importantly, what you can do about it.

Enhancing Your Critical Thinking Skills
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Enhancing Your Critical Thinking Skills
This course is part of Strategic Decision Making Specialization

Instructor: Madecraft
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What you'll learn
Recognize how your brain's two states affect your thinking and apply techniques to restore clarity and make better decisions.
Identify your stress triggers and use targeted strategies to regulate your emotions and stay in your executive state.
Lead others through complex decisions by activating critical thinking in your team and guiding them to effective solutions.
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April 2026
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