The Critical Thinking Toolkit

#34: Resource-Full

Overview:	After exposure to two interesting problems, participants will employ the Force-Field Analysis to focus their thinking on resources that could be tapped in the process of solving a given problem.
Objective:	To develop the use of analytical thinking via a structured format.
Supplies:	• Flipchart• Marking pens in two different colors
Time:	Approximately 25 minutes
AdvancePreparation:	Draw the Force Field Analysis (as shown in step 4 of the procedure) on the flipchart but keep it covered until the appropriate time.
Participants/Application:	This exercise works with any size group at any point when a cerebral energizer is needed. The exercise can be used to begin a session if a question like this is posed to ...