Too many people are taken advantage of because of their lack of critical thinking, logic and deductive reasoning. These same people are raising children without these same skills, creating a whole new generation of clueless people. Recently I needed a new transmission for the family van.
The warranty on the power train covers the transmission up to , miles. The van has around 68, miles on it. Therefore, even the logic-less dimwit could easily figure that the transmission was covered. Well, this was true until the dealership told me that it wasn't, stating that because we didn't get the scheduled transmission service which is basically a fluid change at 30, and 60, miles the warranty was no longer valid.
Now, there are many people that would argue this point, but many more that would shrug, panic, and accept the full cost of repairs. I read the warranty book. I had a receipt that said the fluid was checked at 60, but not replaced. A friend on Twitter pointed out the fact that they were using , mile transmission fluid.
So logically, the fluid would not have to be replaced under , miles if it wasn't needed, right? So why the stipulation that it needed to be replaced at 60, and the loose assumption that not doing that would void the warranty? So I asked the warranty guy to show me in the book where the two items are related. Where it explicitly says that if you don't get the service, the transmission isn't covered.
There were portions where it said the service was recommended, but never connecting to actual repairs. Finally the warranty guy shrugged, admitted I was right and said the service was covered. In this case, valid logic equaled truth and a sound argument.
I used very simple reasoning and logic to determine that I was being inadvertently screwed. I say "inadvertently" because I truly believe based on their behavior that they were not intentionally trying to screw me. They believed the two items were related, they had had this argument many times before and were not prepared to be questioned.
While both the service manager and the warranty guy seemed at least junior college educated, proving my argument to them took longer than it should have between three adults. When you get to know someone better and learn his point of view, it may help you approach problems at work in a new and different way. There are many ways you can invest time in building relationships, from participating in an activity you both enjoy to simply eating lunch or meeting over coffee together on a regular basis.
The more logically you can handle problems at work, the more easily you will be able to advance in your career. Learning a new skill can also help you sharpen your logic skills.
When you take the opportunity to learn as often as possible, you can apply the same level of thinking to your job. For example, you might decide to start learning a new coding language, a process that requires careful thinking and planning.
Not only will practicing every day help to put you in the mindset of thoughtfully approaching problems at work, but it will also develop a new skill that will help you advance your career. When working to strengthen your logical thinking skills, it is helpful to consider what impact your decisions might have in the future. The closer you pay attention to the results of your decisions, the easier the process will become. When you come up with a solution to a problem at work, try to think about what the outcome may be.
Eventually, you will find it easier to think of the immediate and long-term results of your decisions, which is an important aspect of logical thinking. Logic skills can be easily strengthened with daily practice. When you apply these exercises regularly, you will start to naturally approach everyday decisions at work with a more logical perspective.
People at any level can be called and expected to resolve problems that are inherent to the area of their expertise. Therefore, the more logical thinking skills are utilized in a workplace; the better will be the decision-making process with fewer mistakes. Logical thinking skills helps us improve ourselves in many ways, for example, by forcing intellectual self-improvement because you consider hard facts even when you are assessing your own performance.
They also help you become a better team player because you are unlikely to let you emotions, such as your ego, cloud your judgment.
They also tend to increase your capability of being creative because you tend to make as many logical connections, across subjects, as possible. All these improvements on an individual level tend to translate to organizational success eventually. Logical thinkers observe and analyze phenomena, reactions, and feedback and then draw conclusions based on that input.
They can justify their strategies, actions, and decisions based on the facts they gather. Logical thinkers don't go with their gut or develop a strategy because it "feels right. Here's an example:. A sales representative modifies a presentation about a product to highlight its user-friendly qualities after receiving feedback from customers indicating that ease of use was the primary reason that they had purchased the product. Logical thinkers can also reason deductively.
They can identify an acceptable premise and apply it to situations that they encounter on the job. An organization may work with a core belief that employees are more productive if they have control over the ways they carry out their responsibilities. A manager could demonstrate logical thinking using deductive reasoning by meeting with subordinates, communicating department goals, and structuring a brainstorming session for staff to decide methods for reaching those objectives.
Logical thinking helps all employees process facts and implement reasonable solutions rather than acting solely on their emotions. A strategy set based on logic may also be more compelling to other employees than a feeling-based strategy. The following are some examples of logical thinking in the workplace. Take a look at this list, and think about situations at work where you have used logic and facts—rather than feelings—to work toward a solution or set a course of action.
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