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O’Connor, J. & McDermott I. (1997). What is a system? In: The art of systems thinking: essential
skills for creativity and problem solving, London, Thorsons.
Loo, R. & Thorpe K.( 2002). Using reflective learning journals to improve individual and team
performance, Team Performance Management: An International Journal, 5,134-139.
Flood, R. & Jackson, M.C. (1991). The nature of systems thinking. In: Creative problem solving:
total systems intervention, Canada, Wiley, chapter 1.
Who are the critical thinkers we know and what is it about them that leads us to consider them to be
the best?
2. What is the difference between a belief and a value according to Kath Fisher’s paper and give
one example for each of your personal belief and value.
Online students only: Discussion board (DB) - Personal introduction by the end of week 1
Fisher, K. (2004). Critical self-reflection: what is it and how do you do it?Southern Cross
University, Lismore.
Case study: Kahnemann, D., Lovallo D. & Sibony O. (2011). Before you make that big decision,
Harvard Business Review, 89 (6), 50 – 60
Focus on week 3:
Explain your understanding of the term ‘transformative learning’ Wilner uses in his paper
and describe how you feel about this concept
ENG5811 S. Ludewig
Required reading:
Wilner, K. (2012) Transformative learning for better resource management: the role of critical
reflection, Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, 10, 1331-1347.
Goffe, R. & Jones, G. (2000). Why should anyone be led by you? Harvard Business Review, 78
Focus on week 4: Which key issues do you identify in Facione’s article and how do they relate to
you personally?
Week 4 Topic: Critical thinking in PM using self-reflection, logic, reasoning & volition Part 1
Required reading:
Facione, P.A. (2010). Critical thinking: What is it and why it counts, Insight Assessment, Measured
Reasons and the California Academic Press, Millbrae. Retrieved March 2016 from
http://elementary.nrms.wikispaces.net/file/view/Critical+Thinking+and+Why+(2).pdf pp 1-12
Further reading:
Elder, L. (1996) Critical Thinking across the disciplines, Inquiry, 16, 2
Focus on week 5: Critical thinking is associated with arguments; either shaping arguments to form
new knowledge or challenging existing arguments. Arguments are based on reasoning. Reasoning
involves analysing evidence and drawing conclusions based on the evidence.
Is it possible to prove the claim below and how would you go about proving or disproving it?
Careful: You are not asked to discuss whether you agree or disagree with this claim!
Mankind will find a solution to the problem of global warming before it is too late
DB – online only:
Share your thoughts on Facione’s claim that critical thinking is ‘pervasive’ and support
your view with evidence for your own experience.
Respond to at least one comment from a fellow student in the discussion board
Week 5 Topic: Critical thinking in PM using self-reflection, logic, reasoning & volition Part 2
pp 12-end
Required reading:
Facione, P.A. (2010). Critical thinking: What is it and why it counts, Insight Assessment, Measured
Reasons and the California Academic Press, Millbrae. Retrieved March 2016 from
http://elementary.nrms.wikispaces.net/file/view/Critical+Thinking+and+Why+(2).pdf PPPP?
ENG5811 S. Ludewig
Focus on week 6: Explain the meaning of hard and soft approaches to project management
according Crawford L. & Pollock J. (2004) ’ Hard and soft projects: a framework for analysis’ as
well as the possible problems this view entails.
DB – online only:
Comment on a particular aspect of your choice from this week's readings and explain how
this aspect relates to your personal experience.
Respond to at least one comment from a fellow student
Required readings:
Crawford L. & Pollock J. (2004) Hard and soft projects: a framework for
analysis. International Journal of Project Management, 22, 645-653.
Focus on week 7:
How does one determine whether an explanation is true or false?
DB – online only:
Based on the two readings of this weed, how should PM education change in your view to
adequately prepare future project managers for the complexities of the profession? Support
with reasons.
Respond to at least one comment from a fellow student
Focus on week 8:
Evaluate and critique Hofstede’s cultural dimensions
DB – online only:
Comment on a particular aspect of your choice from this week's readings and explain why
you think it is relevant
Respond to at least one comment from a fellow student in the discussion board week 3
thread
Required reading:
Low S. P. & Shi Y. (2002). An exploratory study of Hofstede’s cross-cultural dimensions in
construction projects, Management Decision, 40, 7-17.
Sarros, J.C. & Santora, J.C. (2001).Leaders and values: a cross-cultural study, Leadership &
Organisation Development Journal, 22/5, 243-248
ENG5811 S. Ludewig
Required reading:
Svejvig, P.& Andersen, P.(2015) Rethinking project management: A structured review with a
critical look at the brave new world, International Journal of Project Management, 33, 278