Why it is important to be a critical thinker.

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Why It Is Important To Be a Critical Thinker
One of the most emphasized requirements in modern workplaces is critical thinking. As a process, it involves gathering information, structuring reasoning, the inclusion of evidence, the formulation of assumption, evaluation of options, and communication of conclusions. Consequently, it helps reach informed decisions that can be used in most critical situations such as in strategic change management (Peeler 333). It is important to be a critical thinker since it helps one both utilize available data and overcome biases consequently leading to informed decisions that can effect change.
One importance of being a critical thinker is that it uses the available information sources to improve the decisions made at both personal and organizational levels. The lengthy process in critical thinking process yields conclusions that are data-driven picked from a variety of options or alternatives, and with consideration of cost to define the solutions to the problem at hand effectively. For this reason, Albanese and James (327) refer to critical thinking as the bridge between information and decisions making when addressing an issue. For example, a critical thinker interested in buying a work computer may gain knowledge on nature or requirements of his job, and the cost to determine the specification of the computer to buy. Consequently, one is capable of acquiring the best equipment that will improve his productivity.

Also, it considers different perspectives such as those of causes, effects, costs, and reception to conclude on the best choice
Also, critical thinking improves the ability to identify biases and help reflect on the problem facing an individual, organization, or leadership well (Peeler 32). In most case, biases present errors and mistake that may translate into losses or high costs. These can be prevented through the stages of critical thinking process mentioned earlier. More importantly, critical thinking supersedes one’s feelings on the subject and the objectivity of any process in decision-making thus increasing self-awareness and positive experience.
In brief, the importance of being a critical thinker is that it helps one to utilize the available data resources, and overcoming biases to achieve informed decisions. Such decisions are the most useful when effecting change at the individual, business or organizational levels. As a result, errors are eliminated, and the highest productivity is achieved.
Works Cited
Albanese, Joseph and James Paturas. “The Importance of Critical Thinking Skills in Disaster Management.” Journal of Business Continuity & Emergency Planning, vol. 11, no. 4, Summer2018, pp. 326-334. 
Peeler, Jr., David L. “The Importance of Critical Thinking: A Cost Management and Budget Slant.” Armed Forces Comptroller, vol. 61, no. 2, Spring2016, pp. 30-32.