The Exemplary Worker: MetaThink - Paperback

by Gordon D. Shand (Author)

MetaThink applies may of the thinking strategies described in previous books in new and different ways to help you be more effective on the job. New thinking strategies are also addressed. One of the thinking strategies focuses on reasons, causes, effects, and consequences. This thinking strategy can help you understand why things on the job are the way they are. This model helps you think through the consequences of work conditions, actions, and events and helps you to make better decisions. An emphasis is placed on providing directions for asking useful Why? questions. MetaThink addresses coordination concerns and the importance of thinking and planning ahead. When many workers collaborate and apply the thinking strategies, organizations begin to discover new synergies and transformations taking place in the workplace. A Job Aid lists the thinking questions you customize to apply to your work and work environment. Learning activities help you apply the strategies to your work and home environments.