Elements and Performance Criteria ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA Elements describe the essential outcomes. Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. 1 Assess individual and team critical and creative thinking skills 1.1 Research models of critical and creative thinking. 1.2 Develop questions to identify individual and team knowledge gaps. 1.3 Facilitate formal and informal learning opportunities for addressing identified gaps. 1.4 Articulate key features of critical and creative thinking concepts to relevant personnel. 2. Establish an environment that encourages the application of critical and creative thinking 2.1 Analyse current organisational systems to identify gaps or barriers to critical thinking. 2.2 Develop processes that create a safe environment for critical and creative thinking approaches. 2.3 Facilitate opportunities for team members to apply critical thinking skills to workplace problems. 2.4 Provide feedback to team members on performance of tasks. 3. Monitor and improve thinking practices 3.1 Collect and analyse feedback from individuals and teams on critical and creative thinking opportunities. 3.2 Identify additional support required for teams and individuals. 3.3 Develop recommendations for improvements in future learning arrangements according to relevant legislation and organization policies. Assessment Assessment Task 1: Answer the following questions concisely (in relation to Develop critical thinking in others). 9. Why is it important to verify information obtained from different sources in the critical thinking process? 10. Explain how learning organizations and good leadership can create a safe for employees wishing to use creative and critical thinking skills? 11. List 10 ways in which a team leader can facilitate opportunities for applying critical thinking skills. 12. What could a team leader do to determine whether individuals or teams require extra support? 13. When leading a team and individuals to develop critical and creative thinking skills why should you collect and analyze feedback from individuals and teams regarding their opinions about the opportunities provided for them to use critical and creative thinking? 14. You are a manager in a manufacturing company, and you notice that your team members are struggling to analyze production data effectively and make informed decisions based on evidence. How would you encourage your team members to develop their critical thinking skills? What training programs or resources would you provide to help them develop these skills? How would you measure their progress in developing these skills, and what actions would you take to support their ongoing development? 15. You are a training manager in a company of your best choice, and you have identified that some employees have gaps in their critical thinking skills. How would you facilitate formal and informal learning opportunities to address these gaps? What strategies would you use to ensure that employees have access to the right training and resources to develop their critical thinking skills? How would you measure the effectiveness of these learning opportunities, and what actions would you take to support ongoing skill development