HBR Guide to Critical Thinking, Harvard Business Review
HBR Guide to Critical Thinking, Harvard Business Review
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HBR Guide to Critical Thinking

Author: Harvard Business Review

Series: HBR Guide

Narrator: Brandon Pollock, Karen Ruth Johnston

Unabridged: 4 hr 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Published: 04/18/2023

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

Tackle complex situations with critical thinking.

You're facing a problem at work. There are many ways you can approach the situation, but each comes with its own pros and cons. How do you sort through all the information so that you know you're taking the right path?

The answer is in how you think. The HBR Guide to Critical Thinking will help you navigate your most challenging issues, from difficult problems to tough decisions to complex scenarios. By carefully observing the situation, gathering information, inviting other perspectives, and analyzing what's in front of you, you can move forward with confidence while building this crucial leadership skill. You'll learn how to: question your assumptions; keep an open mind to opposing viewpoints; sidestep cognitive biases; use data—when appropriate; grow comfortable with ambiguity; and find innovative and creative solutions.

Arm yourself with the advice you need to succeed on the job, with the most trusted brand in business. Packed with how-to essentials from leading experts, the HBR Guides provide smart answers to your most pressing work challenges.

About Harvard Business Review

Harvard Business Review is the leading destination for smart management thinking. Through its flagship magazine, twelve international licensed editions, books from Harvard Business Review Press, and digital content and tools published on HBR.org, Harvard Business Review provides professionals around the world with rigorous insights and best practices to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Tung on April 23, 2025

I think the book is easy to read, easy to follow, and there are lots of examples on how to reframe the problem, how to think outside of the box, as well as discussing different types of critical thinkers and pros and cons of each, so you can improve on your own. Overall, I think this is a good book.......more

Goodreads review by Spencer on July 15, 2023

Quality insights on how to reframe thought process into something outside of the status quo. Not revolutionary, but a great starting point for anyone interested in developing a more useful perspective / thought process.......more

Goodreads review by NeeL on May 15, 2023

Good book, it was contributed to by many experts, and had examples from industries for the issue in question on almost every page. Additionally, it also suggested books on various subjects from time to time. My Rating: 3.5......more

Goodreads review by Utkarsh on October 05, 2023

Packs a great punch with every chapter Excellently put together in easy to consume short essays. Each has at least 1 major takeaway but there are more if you truly want to apply the lessons for max effectiveness. One to revisit once a year.......more

Goodreads review by Brian on December 03, 2023

Another great book by HBR. Provides a lot of great points to think about and also provides a bunch of books to explore in greater depth. A must-read for any critical thinker out there.......more