Weekly Resources and Assignments
Review the resources listed below to prepare for this week’s assignments. The resources may include textbook reading assignments, journal articles, websites, links to tools or software, videos, handouts, rubrics, etc.
In this short video, you’ll learn 3 ways to make better decisions by thinking like a computer. Questions for reflection…
1. What are the three ways in which the speaker suggests you can make better decisions?
2. Think back to a decision you made recently to solve a problem. Were you happy with the way you solved the problem, or in hindsight do you wish you had made a different decision, and if so why?
3. If you could go back and replay your decision making process, what would you do differently?
Griffiths T. (2018, Oct 5). 3 ways to make better decisions --by thinking like a computer. [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mLQFm3wEfw
For textbook readings this week, read:
Section 3: Conclusions
Chapters 15-26, pages 83-147.
What are the takeaways regarding critical thinking from each chapter in Section 3?
Thinking Smarter: Critical Thinking to Improve Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Skills by
Train your brain for better decisions, problem solving, and innovation Think Smarter: Critical Thinking to Improve Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Skills is the comprehensive guide to training your brain to do more for you.
Kallet M. (2014). Thinking smarter: Critical thinking to improve problem-solving and decision-making skills. John Wiley & Sons. https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=sso&db=cat01034a&AN=nu.EBC1656382&site=eds-live&scope=site&custid=natuniv
This book provides insights into strategies for creative thinking for creative and social entrepreneurs.
Read Sections 1 and 2, What is a Strategy and Why? and How to Develop Strategies, pages 1-42.
After reading the information you will be able to use creative strategies to develop entrepreneurial projects
Vision and Strategy: Strategic Thinking for Creative and Social Entrepreneurs by Rothauer, D. (2018). Vision and Strategy: Strategic Thinking for Creative and Social Entrepreneurs. Walter De Gruyter GMbH, Austria. https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=sso&db=cat01034a&AN=nu.EBC5158287&site=eds-live&scope=site&custid=natuniv