CRITICAL THINKING FOR PEAK PERFORMANCE

From Sun Tzu to Critical Thinking: An Ancient Perspective on Modern Reasoning

Learn how to use critical thinking to achieve peak performance at your workplace.

USING CRITICAL THINKING TO ACHIEVE PEAK PERFORMANCE IN THE WORKPLACE

“Ask businesspeople to peg the writer whose thinking is most clearly reflected in both military and corporate circles, and odds are that you’ll hear the name Sun Tzu.”

Rick Wartzman
Executive Director of The Drucker Institute

Upcoming courses

20 Oct 2023

9 am to 5 pm

Face to face

SGD 598 / pax

SGD 798

1 Dec 2023

9 am to 5 pm

Face to face

SGD 598 / pax

SGD 798

WHY CRITICAL THINKING MATTERS

“The Supreme Art of War is to subdue the enemy without fighting” – Sun Tzu

Welcome to the Critical Thinking workshop on Sun Tzu’s Art of War. Sun Tzu was a Chinese military general, strategist, and philosopher who lived during the Eastern Zhou period, and his book, The Art of War, is considered a classic of military strategy and one of the most influential works on the subject.

The Art of War is not just a book about military strategy, but also a guide to understanding conflict, negotiation, and decision-making in all areas of life. Its teachings have been applied to business, sports, politics, and personal relationships, among other things.

In this workshop, we will explore the key principles of The Art of War and discuss how they can be applied to critical thinking in various contexts. We will examine how to assess situations, gather information, and make informed decisions. We will also discuss how to apply strategic thinking to solve problems and overcome obstacles.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN “SUN TZU TO CRITICAL THINKING: AN ANCIENT PERSPECTIVE ON MODERN REASONING“:

Introduction

Overview of The Art of War and its historical context
Importance of critical thinking: understand and apply the book’s principles

Key Concepts and Strategies

Overview of the main themes and strategies
- the importance of strategy
- the use of deception
- the value of adapting to changing circumstances
- the importance of leadership
- the value of preparation
Discuss specific strategies and how they can be applied in different contexts
- case studies on the importance of strategy
- case studies on the use of deception
- case studies on the value of adapting to changing circumstances
- case studies on the importance of leadership
- case studies on the value of preparation

Apply Sun Tzu’s Strategies

Case studies and real-world scenarios for students to apply Sun Tzu’s strategies
- business competition
- military warfare
- personal success
- sports
- politics
- diplomacy
- education
- relationships
Group discussions and debates to evaluate the effectiveness of different strategies in different contexts
- planning and preparation
- deception
- flexibility
- strengths and weaknesses

Conclusion

summary of key takeaways from the activity
reflection on the relevance of The Art of War in contemporary contexts

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

Very knowledgeable. Approachable. Allows participants opportunity for self-expression without judgement.

Nur Ashikin Binte Kamil / Senior Medical Technologist, NHG Diagnostics

He is knowledgeable. He gives many examples and relate to practical happenings. He is confident and ensures that we understand his workshop.

Eileen Lim Bao Qi / Senior Executive, Chinese Development Assistance Council

Filtership -> it helps to filter whatever negative we have in mind. Values and beliefs matters on emotional intelligence. Model to achieving emotional intelligence.

Antonette Pimentel Asuncion / Covering Senior Nurse Manger, Institute of Mental Health