Business Skills 201 - Critical Thinking: Importance of Critical Thinking

According to Stanford Research Institute International, just 25% of an employee's performance is attributable to technical skills, whereas nearly 75% of an employee's success is attributable to soft skills. Soft skills aren’t a replacement for hard skills, but they sure are an enviable asset. Soft skill training for staff members is a great approach to upskill your workers and keep top talent in your organization. According to a World Economic Forum survey, among all soft skills, critical thinking is one of the most sought-after soft skills by employers who want to entice and retain the best talent. Employers agree that the need for critical thinking abilities will increase over the next few years. Employees who practice critical thinking at work are more likely to think rationally and solve problems quickly. In the end, this lowers expensive errors and assures the wise use of an organization's resources.