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Cómo resolver problemas y tomar decisiones con eficacia (Coursera)

Offered by University of California, Irvine,

El pensamiento crítico (la aplicación de métodos científicos y del razonamiento lógico) constituye la base para resolver problemas y tomar decisiones con eficacia. El pensamiento crítico nos permite evitar escollos frecuentes, verificar la validez de nuestras creencias y suposiciones y corregir las distorsiones que pueden haberse producido en nuestros procesos mentales.

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Con este curso adquirirás la confianza para evaluar acertadamente los problemas, sopesar soluciones alternativas y prever probables riesgos. Aprenderás a usar el análisis, la síntesis y las preguntas positivas para abordar problemas tanto individuales como organizacionales y cultivarás el pensamiento crítico que se necesita en estos tiempos turbulentos. Mediante estudios de caso y de situaciones en que se han visto otros alumnos, se exploran modelos exitosos y métodos de probada eficacia que son fácilmente reproducibles en el trabajo.
Course 8 of 10 in the Éxito Profesional Specialization.

Syllabus

WEEK 1: Introducción a la resolución de problemas
WEEK 2: Gráficas y diagramas
WEEK 3: Métodos para tomar decisiones
WEEK 4: Ejecución de decisiones

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