39. Developing Critical Thinking in the Workplace (Julie Lavergne)

Critical thinking is a widely sought-after skill in individuals, both in education and the workplace, but achieving it is often elusive. Although the definition of what critical thinking is has been changing since the time of Socrates, the core idea has remained the same. Socrates established the importance of asking deep questions before a particular idea is accepted as worthy of belief. Socrates established the importance of seeking evidence, and reflectively questioning beliefs and explanations. What does critical thinking mean in the modern workplace and how can it be developed in individuals? My guest is a leader in organizational development and has been successfully embedding critical thinking skills in the workplace. Julie Lavergne is the Vice-President of Organizational Development at CBN, the Canadian Bank Note Company - an award-winning Canadian secure solutions company, best known for printing Canada’s banknotes. Julie is a chemical engineer with extensive experience in senior roles in the areas of operations, quality management and systems development. In her current role, she has developed a new corporate division focused on attracting, developing, retaining and organizing people to support the business now and in the future.   Julie Lavergne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-lavergne/