BSBCRT511-Task 1 Activity 1: Plan and assess critical thinking

You are now required to complete Section 1 of your Project Portfolio.

To complete Section 1, you need to:

 Research critical and creative thinking characteristics, models, features, skills,

techniques, applications and learning environments.

 Provide an overview of the organisation from the Case Study and its products,
services and programs.

 Identify how critical and creative thinking is supported and inhibited in the
organisation.

 Plan how to articulate key features of critical and creative thinking concepts to your
team at an upcoming team meeting.

 Develop questions to identify critical and creative thinking knowledge gaps in your
chosen team and individual team members at an upcoming team meeting.

 Plan how you will approach teamwork and communication at the upcoming meeting
to be inclusive and collaborative.

Please answer all questions in Section 1.

You are also required to attach certain documents as part of your evidence – review the
documents you need to attach as outlined in your in Section 1 of the Project Portfolio and
make sure you attach these upon submission.

You will use the work done in this section of the Portfolio to guide a team meeting in the
next activity.

 The outcomes of the team meeting were as follows:

1. We need to improve the way we communicate with each other.
2. We need to learn to trust each other more.
3. We need to learn to work together more effectively.
 The two processes that we developed to provide a safe critical and creative thinking environment
were as follows:
1. We developed a process for team members to share their ideas with each other in a safe and
supportive environment.
2. We developed a process for team members to give and receive feedback in a safe and supportive
environment.

 The formal learning opportunity that we planned for team members was as follows:
1. We planned for team members to attend a workshop on effective communication.

 The informal learning opportunity that we planned for team members was as follows:
1. We planned for team members to spend time each week sharing their ideas with each other in a
safe and supportive environment.

 The plan for team members to apply critical and creative thinking to the workplace problem
selected was as follows:
1. We planned for team members to brainstorm ideas to improve the way we communicate with each
other.
2. We planned for team members to share their ideas with each other in a safe and supportive
environment.
3. We planned for team members to give and receive feedback on their ideas in a safe and supportive
environment.
4. We planned for team members to implement the ideas that they feel would be most effective in
improving the way we communicate with each other.

Step-by-step explanation

 1. We need to improve the way we communicate with each other.

o We need to find ways to communicate that work better for everyone on the team. We need to be able
to communicate our needs and wants to each other so that we can work together more effectively.

 2. We need to learn to trust each other more.

o If we want to work together more effectively, we need to trust each other more. We need to be able to
rely on each other and know that we are working towards the same goal.

 3. We need to learn to work together more effectively.

o We need to find ways to work together that are more effective. We need to be able to work together
seamlessly and efficiently so that we can get the job done.
 A safe and supportive environment is vital for team members to feel comfortable sharing their ideas
and giving and receiving feedback. Our team developed two processes to help create such an
environment.

 The first process involves team members sharing their ideas with each other. This gives everyone a
chance to contribute and helps to ensure that all voices are heard. It also allows team members to
provide support and encouragement to each other.

 The second process involves team members giving and receiving feedback. This helps team members
to understand each other's strengths and weaknesses and to identify areas where improvement is
needed. It also allows team members to give and receive constructive criticism in a safe and
supportive environment.

 Both of these processes are important for creating a safe and supportive environment where team
members can feel free to share their ideas and give and receive feedback.

 1.The formal learning opportunity that we planned for team members was as follows:
We planned for team members to attend a workshop on effective communication. This would help
team members learn how to communicate more effectively with each other, and help them understand
the importance of communication in a team setting.
2. The informal learning opportunity that we planned for team members was as follows:
We planned for team members to spend time each week sharing their ideas with each other in a safe
and supportive environment. This would allow team members to get to know each other better, and to
share their ideas and thoughts on the team's work.

 The first step in our plan was for team members to brainstorm ideas to improve communication
within the workplace. We wanted team members to feel safe and supported while sharing their ideas,
so we created a safe and supportive environment for them to do so. We then asked team members to
give and receive feedback on their ideas. Lastly, we asked team members to implement the ideas that
they felt would be most effective in improving communication within the workplace.

 We believe that by taking these steps, we will be able to improve communication within the
workplace and create a more positive and productive work environment for everyone involved.
Reference
Lorenz, L., & Bush, E. (2022). Critical and creative thinking and photovoice: Strategies for
strengthening participation and inclusion. Health Promotion Practice, 23(2), 274-280.