Open Your Mind: The Seven Keys to Thinking Critically

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Open Your Mind is a wake-up call for your brain. Is your brain on auto-pilot The way we view the world can become so routine that we stop paying attention to what's really going on around us. We see or do something so frequently that it becomes second nature, and our responses to situations become automatic, rather than thoughtful and considered.

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"Sofo takes an essentially creative approach to showing us how to think critically. His seven keys are easy and useful ways to open our minds, to respecting other views and to generating inspired alternatives. . . . Sofo shows that critical and creative thinking are skills that can be mastered by everyone." --Michael Marquardt, professor of human resource development, George Washington University

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Throughout his career Francesco Sofo has helped many people improve their capabilities. His work's focus has been on exceptional children and adults. During the past twelve years he has concentrated his energies in the field of adult education and human resource development, teaching adults to become teachers and facilitators of development within the work and life settings of others.

In 1996 Francesco was admitted to the position of Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management where he is a regular speaker. He has been on the editorial board of a number of journals including the Australian Journal of Adult and Community Education. His current position is Head, Human Resource Development Program at the University of Canberra, ACT, Australia.