UCS1001 Critical Thinking & Communicating

  Ideal To be able to complete my work without any distractions Reality(gap) I often get distracted by my phone while trying to get work done Causes/Conditions Chatting with friends, playing games, scrolling social media Effects/Results Trouble concentrating on my work, rushing work last min Goal To finish my work before using my phone Possible change Put my phone away while doing work Testing the hypothesis > solution I set up a daily limit for my screen time to cut down the time   spent on my phone   Outcome of change That approach worked, and I ended up staying focused.  

  Subject: Self-introduction   Dear Professor Blackstone,   My name is Renee, and I am writing this to introduce myself to you. I graduated from Singapore Polytechnic with a diploma in mechanical engineering. I am currently pursuing a degree in civil engineering in SIT. From a young age, I’ve been drawn to problem-solving, particularly in ways that can have a direct impact on people’s lives. This curiosity has guided my path of studies and fuels my ambition to contribute meaningfully to the engineering field. Reflecting on my communication abilities, one strength I have is the ability to clearly explain concepts. For instance, during a group project on productivity improvement, I successfully summarized complex methods to ensure everyone understood their role. On the other hand, a challenge I face is articulating my thoughts fluently, especially when I’m put on the spot. I recall struggling during a class presentation, where I knew the materials well but found it hard to ...

"Developing excellent communication skills is absolutely essential to effective leadership. The leader must be able to share knowledge and ideas to transmit a sense of urgency and enthusiasm to others. If a leader can't get a message across clearly and motivate others to act on it, then having a message doesn't even matter." Gilbert Amelio, former President and CEO of National Semiconductor Corp We think that effective communication is the key to great leadership. A leader’s ability is to express ideas clearly and unite people to achieve a set goal. Communicating correctly can build trust, influence decisions, and inspire actions. Strong communication skills enables a leader to adapt to different teams, connect well with audience, whether through speeches, meetings, or one-on-one conversations.   Great leaders understand that communication is not just about delivering information but to make other parties feel valued and heard, thus fostering trust and collaboration. ...