Your Edge in Complex Projects

Critical thinking is often equated with common sense, but it’s a lot more than that, and it’s especially important for project managers. Sharper critical thinking skills help you better navigate project complexities so you can drive projects to success, increase your impact as a PM, and ultimately grow your career.

How critical thinking helps you as a PM:

• Enhances your decision-making skills.
• Helps with problem solving.
• Improves team collaboration.
• Helps with risk management.

How do you become a critical thinker?

Critical thinking isn’t a skill you’re born with, but the good news is, you have the power to develop it. Here are some practical ways to get started:

• Always be curious, don’t accept information at face value, and ask a lot of open-ended questions.
• Reflect on your decisions and actions to learn from your wins and missteps.
• Seek feedback from different viewpoints to help you see things from different angles.
• Learn continuously because the more project management knowledge you have, the more critically you can think about different aspects of your projects.
• Practice problem-solving and sharpen your mind with exercises, puzzles, and strategic games.
• Develop self-awareness, tap into your emotional intelligence, and work to stay objective.

For more in-depth information and practical suggestions on what you can do to hone your critical thinking, check out my latest video. It dives into the practical side of developing critical thinking and explains how to leverage those skills to confidently lead your projects to success.

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If you want to make sure you really succeed in your project manager role, be sure you check out my SLAY Project Management course where I give you all the templates, tips, and techniques you need to make every project successful.

Adriana Girdler, PMP | Creator of Slay Project Management™

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