What it is?
Analytical thinking has a close connection with logical thinking. But these concepts are not identical. The main difference is the following: analytical thinking is based on analysis, comparison and synthesis of the data obtained , and a distinctive feature of logical thinking is the search and establishment of cause-and-effect relationships.
Analytical thinking is based on two processes. The first process is creative. Its essence is the search for new information and knowledge. The second process is formal. It is based on the analysis and synthesis of data, on consolidating certain conclusions in the mind. A distinctive feature of the formal process is its close relationship with the laws of mathematics and physics, according to which everything material has common properties that have similar characteristics and structure.
The essence of the creative process is that it is responsible for creating new, previously unused means of studying the world around us. The task of the analytical type of thinking is to systematically and comprehensively consider questions and problems posed by objective criteria.
At the same time, this style is characterized by a methodical and thorough manner of working with problems and difficulties, focusing on details.
The video contains 5 riddles to determine your thinking. If you have an analytical mind, these will be easy for you:
Analytical thinking: what is it and why is it HR?
As a rule, a person uses several types of thinking, but in most cases, one prevails. Analytical thinking is a type of thinking closely related to logical thinking. Possessing such thinking, a person can systematize information, study a question in detail and painstakingly, compare situations, establish cause-and-effect relationships, etc.
Why does an HR specialist need analytical thinking?
Well-developed analytical thinking will definitely not interfere with an HR specialist’s work, but on the contrary, it will help to quickly find effective solutions to common problems and improve personal effectiveness and efficiency of employees.
Using analytical thinking and skills demonstrates your reliability and pragmatism, as well as your ability to make decisions based on meaningful data. In absolutely any field, the main advantage of a specialist is the ability to quickly find a decent way out of a difficult situation, and especially in HR.
