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Critical Thinking is defined as the objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment. Whether it’s a CFO brainstorming ways to finance a last-minute project or an intern calculating how many pizzas to order for the office party, critical thinking will always be a needed skill in your career. Watch as Billy and our featured alumni guide us through the traits of critical thinkers as well as four key ways to improve our critical thinking skills./nIf you can learn to apply critical thinking to the tough workplace problems, you will become an invaluable asset to any company.
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Critical Thinking is defined as the objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment. Whether it’s a CFO brainstorming ways to finance a last-minute project or an intern calculating how many pizzas to order for the office party, critical thinking will always be a needed skill in your career. Watch as Billy and our featured alumni guide us through the traits of critical thinkers as well as four key ways to improve our critical thinking skills./nIf you can learn to apply critical thinking to the tough workplace problems, you will become an invaluable asset to any company.
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Manager of Software Engineering, Optum / UnitedHealth Group
Channel:
Critical Thinking
Topic: Find an answer and then seek people to prove you wrong
Dominick leads a team of problem solvers with the aim of helping the company's business partners and clients solve their problems with cutting-edge technology. Dominick explains his management process for a recent project: decommissioning an outdated decommissioning system.
Topic: Find an answer and then seek people to prove you wrong
Dominick leads a team of problem solvers with the aim of helping the company's business partners and clients solve their problems with cutting-edge technology. Dominick explains his management process for a recent project: decommissioning an outdated decommissioning system.
Major:
Management Information Systems (Bachelor), MBA (Masters)
City: Basking Ridge
State: New Jersey
City: Basking Ridge
State: New Jersey
Director of Product and Game Design, SimCase
Channel:
Critical Thinking
Topic: The first answer is rarely the best answer
Colton is the Director of Product and Game Design at SimCase, a software design company that sits at the exciting intersection of higher education and gaming, bringing active learning experiences to both college classrooms and workplace training. Colton walks us through the life-cycle of one of his recent successes, a game that teaches students about discriminatory hiring practices and how to avoid it.
Topic: The first answer is rarely the best answer
Colton is the Director of Product and Game Design at SimCase, a software design company that sits at the exciting intersection of higher education and gaming, bringing active learning experiences to both college classrooms and workplace training. Colton walks us through the life-cycle of one of his recent successes, a game that teaches students about discriminatory hiring practices and how to avoid it.
Major:
Linguistics and Cognitive Science (Bachelor), MBA (Masters)
City: Boston
State: Massachusetts
City: Boston
State: Massachusetts
Managing Director, Altamont Capital Partners
Channel:
Critical Thinking
Topic: Don't accept everything at face value
Kristin is a Managing Director at Altamont Capital Partners, a commercial investment firm located in the Bay Area. As one of seven partners at the firm, Kristin is heavily involved with two major aspects: seeking out new businesses to purchase and securing financing for acquisitions and operations. Kristin runs us through the acquisition process, from initial research to site visits and financing. She advises all students to have a firm grasp of critical thinking; a useful tool for both solving complex problems and navigating your own career path.
Topic: Don't accept everything at face value
Kristin is a Managing Director at Altamont Capital Partners, a commercial investment firm located in the Bay Area. As one of seven partners at the firm, Kristin is heavily involved with two major aspects: seeking out new businesses to purchase and securing financing for acquisitions and operations. Kristin runs us through the acquisition process, from initial research to site visits and financing. She advises all students to have a firm grasp of critical thinking; a useful tool for both solving complex problems and navigating your own career path.
Major:
Economics (Bachelor), Mathematics (Bachelor), MBA (Masters)
City: Palo Alto
State: California
City: Palo Alto
State: California
Chief Technology Officer, ETF.com
Channel:
Critical Thinking
Topic: Learn to evaluate everything past face value
Fernando is the Chief Technology Officer at ETF.com, the leading source of online news and analysis for exchange-traded funds. While tasked with many jobs from overseeing all of the programming to updating the company's methodology, Fernando has security at the forefront of his mind; preventing third-parties from illegally using his company's server space and bandwidth for cryptocurrency mining. Wanting to do more for the startup community in his hometown of Quito, Fernando co-founded a startup incubator and co-working space where budding entrepreneurs can work on projects, network with investors, and tap into Fernando's expansive knowledge of building tech teams.
Topic: Learn to evaluate everything past face value
Fernando is the Chief Technology Officer at ETF.com, the leading source of online news and analysis for exchange-traded funds. While tasked with many jobs from overseeing all of the programming to updating the company's methodology, Fernando has security at the forefront of his mind; preventing third-parties from illegally using his company's server space and bandwidth for cryptocurrency mining. Wanting to do more for the startup community in his hometown of Quito, Fernando co-founded a startup incubator and co-working space where budding entrepreneurs can work on projects, network with investors, and tap into Fernando's expansive knowledge of building tech teams.
Major:
Philosophy, Politics, Economics (Bachelor)
City: Quito, Ecuador
State: Others
City: Quito, Ecuador
State: Others
Founder and Consultant, CompArchive LLC
Channel:
Critical Thinking
Topic: Try to understand and support those around you
Rylan is a Management Consultant and the Founder of CompArchive LLC, an Austin, Texas based consulting firm that specializes in employee compensation plans. Rylan describes himself as a "player coach", opting to teach management methods by doing instead of telling.
Topic: Try to understand and support those around you
Rylan is a Management Consultant and the Founder of CompArchive LLC, an Austin, Texas based consulting firm that specializes in employee compensation plans. Rylan describes himself as a "player coach", opting to teach management methods by doing instead of telling.
Major:
Physics (Bachelor)
City: Austin
State: Texas
City: Austin
State: Texas
Portfolio Manager, Hall Capital Partners
Channel:
Critical Thinking
Topic: Explain times you changed your mind because of new data
Jenn is a Portfolio Manager with Hall Capital Partners, an investment management firm in San Francisco. As a Portfolio Manager, Jenn is responsible for the financial health of her clients' retirement funds and overall wealth investment strategy. With clients' assets ranging from $100 million to $2 billion, Jenn tackles more than the basics of mortgage payments and college-planning, including major decisions such as philanthropic donations and trusts.
Topic: Explain times you changed your mind because of new data
Jenn is a Portfolio Manager with Hall Capital Partners, an investment management firm in San Francisco. As a Portfolio Manager, Jenn is responsible for the financial health of her clients' retirement funds and overall wealth investment strategy. With clients' assets ranging from $100 million to $2 billion, Jenn tackles more than the basics of mortgage payments and college-planning, including major decisions such as philanthropic donations and trusts.
Major:
Economics (Bachelor), MBA (Masters)
City: San Francisco
State: California
City: San Francisco
State: California
Director of Curriculum Development, Beijing No. 4 High School International Campus
Channel:
Critical Thinking
Topic: Consider ethical concerns when thinking critically
Ophelia is the Director of Curriculum Development at Beijing No. 4 High School International Campus in Beijing, China. Ophelia runs us through the development and implementation process for various education programs in China as well as explains the benefits of having a degree in the liberal arts. Ophelia believes that students should not only learn the foundations of critical thinking, but to also introduce ethical concerns early on.
Topic: Consider ethical concerns when thinking critically
Ophelia is the Director of Curriculum Development at Beijing No. 4 High School International Campus in Beijing, China. Ophelia runs us through the development and implementation process for various education programs in China as well as explains the benefits of having a degree in the liberal arts. Ophelia believes that students should not only learn the foundations of critical thinking, but to also introduce ethical concerns early on.
Major:
Asian Studies (Bachelor), International Education Policy (Masters)
City: Beijing, China
City: Beijing, China
Associate Director, Center for Leadership and Community Engagement, Rollins College
Channel:
Critical Thinking
Topic: Showcase your ability to adapt to changes
Bailey is the Associate Director of the Center for Leadership and Community Engagement at Rollins College. Based out of Winter Park, Florida, Bailey's main responsibility is to direct the Bonner's Leader Program, an initiative that sends a group of 40 Rollins students out to different nonprofits in high-impact arenas, from education and the environment to hunger to homelessness. Bailey's best piece of advice to interested students is to get involved with as many organizations as possible while in school and to build your network as widespread as possible.
Topic: Showcase your ability to adapt to changes
Bailey is the Associate Director of the Center for Leadership and Community Engagement at Rollins College. Based out of Winter Park, Florida, Bailey's main responsibility is to direct the Bonner's Leader Program, an initiative that sends a group of 40 Rollins students out to different nonprofits in high-impact arenas, from education and the environment to hunger to homelessness. Bailey's best piece of advice to interested students is to get involved with as many organizations as possible while in school and to build your network as widespread as possible.
Major:
International Relations (Bachelor), Political Science (Masters)
City: Winter Park
State: Florida
City: Winter Park
State: Florida
Zoonotic and Vector-borne Disease Epidemiologist, Indiana State Department of Health
Channel:
Critical Thinking
Topic: If you don't have the answer, know how to find information
Taryn is a Zoonotic and Vector-borne Disease Epidemiologist for the Indiana State Department of Health. Based out of Indianapolis, Taryn's main responsibility is to examine diseases at a population level in order to treat and prevent future outbreaks. Working with zoonotic diseases (from close contact with animals) and vector-borne (from flea and tick bites), Taryn analyzes data from health labs to track down cases of her assigned diseases in the state. After investigating the individual case, she will decide whether or not this is a contained case or the start of an outbreak that will require county or state level support.
Topic: If you don't have the answer, know how to find information
Taryn is a Zoonotic and Vector-borne Disease Epidemiologist for the Indiana State Department of Health. Based out of Indianapolis, Taryn's main responsibility is to examine diseases at a population level in order to treat and prevent future outbreaks. Working with zoonotic diseases (from close contact with animals) and vector-borne (from flea and tick bites), Taryn analyzes data from health labs to track down cases of her assigned diseases in the state. After investigating the individual case, she will decide whether or not this is a contained case or the start of an outbreak that will require county or state level support.
Major:
Biology (Bachelor), Epidemiology (Masters)
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
President and Owner, Pro Blog Service
Channel:
Critical Thinking
Topic: Have discussions with people on a regular basis
Erik is a Professional Writer and President and Owner of Pro Blog Service, a writing service that helps companies be found online and then makes their written content back them up as experts in their field. Erik also carves out time most nights for personal writing projects, such as newspaper humor columns, radio and stage plays, books for other people, and even a novel under his own name.
Topic: Have discussions with people on a regular basis
Erik is a Professional Writer and President and Owner of Pro Blog Service, a writing service that helps companies be found online and then makes their written content back them up as experts in their field. Erik also carves out time most nights for personal writing projects, such as newspaper humor columns, radio and stage plays, books for other people, and even a novel under his own name.
Major:
Philosophy (Bachelor), College Student Personnel Administration (Masters)
City: Orlando
State: Florida
City: Orlando
State: Florida
Architect, krM Architecture
Channel:
Critical Thinking
Topic: Slow down to properly listen and evaluate
Stuart is an Architect with krM Architecture, an Indiana firm that focuses heavily on public education projects, such as K-12 schools and public libraries. Stuart enjoys having a hand in the entire lifecycle, from the initial design process through construction for both new builds and renovations. Although knowledge of the basic tools and software is essential, Stuart tells us the most important quality of a new hire is the ability and attitude to thrive in the every-changing and multi-faceted field of architecture.
Topic: Slow down to properly listen and evaluate
Stuart is an Architect with krM Architecture, an Indiana firm that focuses heavily on public education projects, such as K-12 schools and public libraries. Stuart enjoys having a hand in the entire lifecycle, from the initial design process through construction for both new builds and renovations. Although knowledge of the basic tools and software is essential, Stuart tells us the most important quality of a new hire is the ability and attitude to thrive in the every-changing and multi-faceted field of architecture.
Major:
Architecture (Bachelor)
City: Anderson
State: Indiana
City: Anderson
State: Indiana
Law Student, Valparaiso University Law School
Channel:
Critical Thinking
Topic: Learn to consider all the variables when drawing a conclusion
Mark is a Law Student at Valparaiso University Law School in Indianapolis, IN. Although halfway through his education, Mark is no stranger to the law, having spent over a decade working in various criminal justice roles. After leaving the NYPD for medical reasons, Mark spent time as a probation officer for Indiana, an Emergency Operations Manager for the Department of Homeland Security, and an Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for the University of Colorado Denver. Mark decided he could make an even bigger impact in criminal justice if he returned to school for his law degree. Now, with graduation a year away, Mark has his sights on next steps and fantastic advice for fellow graduating students.
Topic: Learn to consider all the variables when drawing a conclusion
Mark is a Law Student at Valparaiso University Law School in Indianapolis, IN. Although halfway through his education, Mark is no stranger to the law, having spent over a decade working in various criminal justice roles. After leaving the NYPD for medical reasons, Mark spent time as a probation officer for Indiana, an Emergency Operations Manager for the Department of Homeland Security, and an Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for the University of Colorado Denver. Mark decided he could make an even bigger impact in criminal justice if he returned to school for his law degree. Now, with graduation a year away, Mark has his sights on next steps and fantastic advice for fellow graduating students.
Major:
Criminology and Criminal Justice (Bachelor), Criminology (Masters), Russian Studies (Masters)
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
Program Director, SecureFutures
Channel:
Critical Thinking
Topic: Surround yourself with people who think differently than you
Kristen is the Program Director of SecureFutures, a Milwaukee-based nonprofit that educates teenages on the basics of financial literacy. Kristen supervises and leads a team of three full-time employees, two program managers as well as a volunteer manager. Kristen is also in charge of curriculum development, volunteer training, and building relationships with community leaders.
Topic: Surround yourself with people who think differently than you
Kristen is the Program Director of SecureFutures, a Milwaukee-based nonprofit that educates teenages on the basics of financial literacy. Kristen supervises and leads a team of three full-time employees, two program managers as well as a volunteer manager. Kristen is also in charge of curriculum development, volunteer training, and building relationships with community leaders.
Major:
Philosophy (Bachelor), Psychology (Bachelor), Counseling Psychology (Masters)
City: Milwaukee
State: Wisconsin
City: Milwaukee
State: Wisconsin
Wealth and Investment Administrator, Indiana Trust Wealth Management
Channel:
Critical Thinking
Topic: Clubs and organizations will expose you to diverse opinions
Cory is a Wealth and Investment Administrator with Indiana Trust Wealth Management. Although the company handles financial management for businesses and organizations, Cory's main focus is on family legacies. He works with clients, sometimes as young as 16 or 17, to discuss the appropriate paths and investments to reach goals for not just them but for their future generations.
Topic: Clubs and organizations will expose you to diverse opinions
Cory is a Wealth and Investment Administrator with Indiana Trust Wealth Management. Although the company handles financial management for businesses and organizations, Cory's main focus is on family legacies. He works with clients, sometimes as young as 16 or 17, to discuss the appropriate paths and investments to reach goals for not just them but for their future generations.
Major:
Finance (Bachelor), MBA (Masters)
City: Muncie
State: Indiana
City: Muncie
State: Indiana
Accountant, Defense Finance Accounting Service
Channel:
Critical Thinking
Topic: Ask the
Linda is an Accountant with Defense Finance Accounting Service, the largest finance and accounting firm in the world. Being the financial services firm for the U.S. Department of Defense, Linda's organization is responsible for paying all U.S. war fighters and civilians alike. Linda's direct role is to analyze payment data and prepare financial reports, all the while trying to make the process more efficient.
Topic: Ask the
Linda is an Accountant with Defense Finance Accounting Service, the largest finance and accounting firm in the world. Being the financial services firm for the U.S. Department of Defense, Linda's organization is responsible for paying all U.S. war fighters and civilians alike. Linda's direct role is to analyze payment data and prepare financial reports, all the while trying to make the process more efficient.
Major:
Accounting (Bachelor)
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
Process Assurance Project Manager
Channel:
Critical Thinking
Topic: It can be used at any stage of your career in any industry
Hannah is a Process Assurance Project Manager for a large financial services firm. Based out of Danbury, CT, Hannah is responsible for the IT risk and control for an application development team. She uses her extensive audit experience to manage the risk assurances, which can range from corrupted code in the back-end to keeping unauthorized users from using the system software.
Topic: It can be used at any stage of your career in any industry
Hannah is a Process Assurance Project Manager for a large financial services firm. Based out of Danbury, CT, Hannah is responsible for the IT risk and control for an application development team. She uses her extensive audit experience to manage the risk assurances, which can range from corrupted code in the back-end to keeping unauthorized users from using the system software.
Major:
French (Bachelor), MBA (Masters)
City: Danbury
State: Connecticut
City: Danbury
State: Connecticut