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Jan 20, 2025 12 min

Critical Thinking

from ESD Simulation Training Podcast

In the fourth episode of ESD Simulation Training’s podcast series, host Brian Hillaby discusses critical thinking with Howard Thomas, a seasoned process consultant with decades of experience in engineering and operations. Howard shares his "golden rules" for effective critical thinking, emphasizing evidence-based decision-making, precise measurement, and avoiding assumptions. He highlights the distinction between critical and creative thinking and explains how ESD’s immersive training course, built around a practical board game, helps participants develop analytical skills. Howard also touches on themes from his book Simplicity from Complexity, advocating for deeper understanding to simplify problem-solving. Visit www.esdsimulation.com to learn more.

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