Complex Thinking

Human Skills Framework:
Complex Thinking

I demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving when I:

Clearly define a problem by identifying who or what it impacts and weighing the costs and benefits associated with its solution.
Analyze evidence using relevant and reliable information, data, or facts.
Generate possible solutions or recommendations based on sufficient and relevant evidence and in consideration of context.
Consider and anticipate the impact of solutions.
Challenge my personal biases, assumptions and preconceptions to be open to new ideas or solutions.

I demonstrate insight when I:

Reflect on my past experiences and cumulative knowledge to determine the true nature of a situation and/or generate new perspectives or solutions.
Make connections among patterns in systems, data or behaviour.
Communicate patterns in systems, data or behaviour.

I demonstrate information literacy when I:

Find and retrieve relevant information using research tools and techniques and a broad variety of resources.
Evaluate sources of information for credibility, point of view, authority and quality.
Take ethical and legal responsibility for the production and use of information.

I demonstrate data literacy when I:

I demonstrate digital and media literacy when I:

Use relevant technology or tools in a wide variety of formats, applications and contexts.
Evaluate the quality, accuracy, credibility, point of view and potential effects or consequences of digital media and messaging.
Maintain a responsible and respectful social media presence.
Take ethical and legal responsibility for the production and use of media and digital content.