Content written by Fernando A. D’Alessio, Beatrice E. Avolio, and Vincent Charles and published by Thinking Skills and Creativity. MBA News Digest Comment: None. Extracted Content: Abstract - Developing critical thinking abilities is an essential aspect of education which has been the endeavor of many instructors throughout the years, as it is believed that it can lead to higher academic … [Read more...]
Employers Seek New Hires with Real-World Skills
Content written by Nancy Crotti and published by Twin Cities Business. MBA News Digest Comment: None. Extracted Content: Employers want workers with strong skills in written and oral communication, teamwork and ethical decision-making, as well as the ability to think critically. Some Minnesota colleges and universities are changing their MBA programs or adding courses that yield … [Read more...]
Are Today’s MBA Students Bad Critical Thinkers?
Content written by Mary Lippitt and published by BizEd. Extracted Content: Kudos to those schools that have revitalized their MBA programs with new initiatives in areas such as big data and globalization. Now it’s time to add another: critical thinking. In the MBA courses I have taught in recent years, I found my students to be both intelligent and educated in basic management theories; yet … [Read more...]
Does College Teach Critical Thinking? A Meta-Analysis
Educators view critical thinking as an essential skill, yet it remains unclear how effectively it is being taught in college. This meta-analysis synthesizes research on gains in critical thinking skills and attitudinal dispositions over various time frames in college. The results suggest that both critical thinking skills and dispositions improve substantially over a normal college experi- ence. … [Read more...]
Cornell – Johnson Redesigns MBA Program | FIND MBA
New curriculum additions focus on leadership and analytical skills Cornell University's Johnson Graduate School of Management has announced that it has added some new curriculum options to its MBA program. The curriculum refresh will help participants develop their leadership, critical-thinking, and analytical skills, according to the school. "Our new curriculum reflects the findings of … [Read more...]
Bosses Seek ‘Critical Thinking,’ but What Is That? – WSJ
10/21/14 Critical thinking is a critical skill for young workers these days. What that means, though—and how to measure it—is less clear. Employers complain that colleges are not producing graduates who can solve problems and connect the dots on complex issues, but bosses stumble when pressed to describe exactly what skills make critical thinkers. That leaves job seekers wondering what employers … [Read more...]