Critical Thinking: Tools for Effective Action
NorCal NECA is committed to individual growth within the electrical construction industry. In 2025, the Chapter is continuing its quarterly Professional Development Program. This program will consist of quarterly seminars to enhance member skills, leadership qualities, and problem-solving abilities. Participants will leave each session inspired and have the tools to be more effective in the workplace, make meaningful contributions to their teams, and advance in their careers. These seminars are free to NorCal NECA Members.
The 4th Quarter Seminar will be “Critical Thinking: Tools for Effective Action.” This dynamic program will be presented virtually by Dale Carnegie.
Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Zoom Video Conference
About this seminar: One of the greatest challenges organizations face is how to foster innovation while still practicing critical thinking and logical decision making. Critical Thinking guides us through all the phases of generating and evaluating new ideas, and can help organizations solve problems using rational thought and logical decision-making.
This module will help us to pinpoint opportunities for improvement, brainstorm creatively, logically evaluate options, and make informed decisions that will lead to success. The tools discussed will help us become proactive instead of reactive in the face of problems and move from possibilities to solutions.
At the end of this seminar, you will be able to:
- Differentiate and optimize use of both creative and analytical thinking mechanisms
- Employ visualization and fact finding to identify root causes of problems and challenges
- Practice the Critical Thinking Process to gather and interpret relevant information to implement well-reasoned conclusions and solutions