Critical Thinking and Watson Glaser II – Lecture Notes

Flashcards covering key people, tools, and concepts related to critical thinking, the Watson Glaser II assessment, and its impact on business and education.

Which assessment does Ed Reilly say helps organizations assess and develop critical thinking skills?

The Watson Glaser II, a critical thinking assessment from Pearson.

What organization is Ed Reilly the President and CEO of?

The American Management Association.

According to Scott Nelson, what is a huge competitive advantage for organizations?

Attracting, retaining, and developing the best critical thinkers.

How does Scott Nelson describe the Watson Glaser II?

A gold standard, very research-based, and short and easy to use.

Who is Andrea Schilling and what is her role regarding the Watson Glaser II?

Global Director of Human Resources at Vardet.

What type of firm is Vardet?

A privately held investment firm.

Why does Vardet have everyone globally take the Watson Glaser II?

Because critical thinking skills are important at any level.

What do educators identify as one of the most important 21st-century skills today?

Critical thinking.

List the workplace competencies identified by the US Department of Labor that are underpinned by critical thinking.

Problem solving, decision making, planning, and risk management.

What is the relationship between critical thinking and leadership according to Judy Chartrand?

There is a fundamental relationship; leadership is about judgment and wisdom, which is what critical thinking is about.

What global concern is raised if societies do not invest in critical thinking?

Other countries may invest time and energy in developing it, causing us to fall behind.