Success in Career Series – Analytical Thinking
Acquiring Vital Competencies and Soft Skills for the Labour Market – Analytical Thinking (Series 1)
Analytical thinking is the ability to tackle complicated issues by inspecting information you’ve gathered to solve problems and make decisions.
It is a quality most hiring companies look out for in a job aspirant, Analytical thinking helps us to recognize and clarify issues, extract essential information from data and create feasible solutions for the problems.
Most types of work require analytical skills, You can apply analytical thinking in just about every situation, such as improving the quality of service in your workplace, identifying client needs, and satisfying client’s needs.
The Analytical Thinking Process
*Identifying a problem or issue
*Gathering accurate information through testing and observation
*Developing solutions or heightening your understanding of the topic
*Experimenting with solutions or new ideas based on what you’ve learned
*Reviewing what solutions worked.
Improving your analytical skills can help you fulfill various career goals.
Steps to Improve your Analytical Thinking Skill
Be Observant; Observe people in your office, observe your clients, there are things you learn by just observing, seeing what’s happening around you.
Take on Leadership Roles; Leadership roles help you to increase your analytical thinking skill.
Play Games or Brain teasers: You can improve your analytical thinking skills by playing brain games like puzzles chess or crossword.
Get Involved in Analytical Activities; These activities require the use of analytical skills. Examples are team sports, games, or reading.
Written By Mr. Akinboade Tosin Gabriel
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