People tend to think that good judgment equals positive outcomes.
People tend to think that good judgment equals positive outcomes. This is because when a person exercises good judgment, they hope to experience something positive. But, sometimes, even with the best judgment, we still experience adverse outcomes. So, what does it mean to have good judgment if we can’t evaluate our choices based on the results they bring?
This course will help you understand what it means to have good judgment and how this relates to decision-making. You’ll improve the way you discern someone’s character through observing habits and communication styles. You’ll explore the six basic components of good judgment. You’ll know more about why having good judgment is important in the workplace. Being able to recognize someone’s character and how they behave can help you stay more positive and productive. This course will help you evaluate character traits, such as trustworthiness and competence. We will cover how to use good judgment when you have competing priorities, difficult conversations, or a stressful workday. Learn to apply this information to real-life situations with our course on Using Personal Judgment.
Learning Objectives:
- Distinguish sound judgment
- Understand how to apply judgment
- Define good judgment
Skills you’ll gain
Critical ThinkingDecision MakingSelf EvaluationAdult Learning PrinciplesIndividual Learning PlanningReflective PracticeWhat You'll Learn
- Distinguish sound judgment from poor judgment
- Apply good judgment to real-life and workplace situations
- Define what good judgment means and how it relates to decision-making
- Explore the six basic components of good judgment
- Discern someone's character by observing their habits and communication styles
- Evaluate character traits such as trustworthiness and competence
Key Takeaways
- Good judgment does not always guarantee positive outcomes, since even sound judgment can lead to adverse results.
- Good judgment is closely tied to decision-making rather than being measured only by the results it produces.
- Recognizing a person's character and behavior can help you stay more positive and productive at work.
- Good judgment can be applied when facing competing priorities, difficult conversations, or a stressful workday.
- Observing someone's habits and communication styles helps you evaluate traits like trustworthiness and competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this course cover?
It covers what it means to have good judgment and how it relates to decision-making, the six basic components of good judgment, why good judgment matters in the workplace, and how to use good judgment when facing competing priorities, difficult conversations, or a stressful workday.
Who is this course for?
It is for anyone who wants to improve how they exercise judgment and discern character in the workplace, including recognizing how people behave to stay more positive and productive.
What skills will I gain from this course?
The course develops skills including critical thinking, decision making, self evaluation, adult learning principles, individual learning planning, and reflective practice.
How does the course help me evaluate other people?
It helps you discern someone's character by observing their habits and communication styles, and evaluate character traits such as trustworthiness and competence.
Transcript
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