18 The principles of good thinking in your context
Now let’s start to look at the principles of good thinking in the Army.
We hope that you have been reviewing your insights and reflections in your reflective journal. This is a good time to add thoughts about good thinking! To help you, here is an exercise:
Re-read the nine core principles of sound reasoning and critical thinking. Write down a short description of one of the most important activities in your role that requires sound reasoning and good judgement.
Consider the reasoning and critical thinking necessary to convince others that this activity is an essential part of Army work. Let’s assume that reasoning and judgement are a ‘given’ in the activity and that the thinking is clear, accurate and precise
This exercise helps you to be aware of why good thinking is so important in your role and for your context.
