Thinking Skills for Knowledge Workers

Abstract

This paper deals with issues related to teaching and learning of thinking skills. Well-known frameworks from Cognitive Psychology are referred to explain the structure and process of how adults learn. It has relevance for improving the quality and productivity of thinking in the context of education and work place as well. The content and nature of Knowledge worker is mentioned (Peter Drucker) to highlight the importance of thinking skills to enhance industrial productivity. Managers and students of management can derive useful guidelines from the wellknown models of productive thinking, learning and instructional design.