First Principles Thinking
Course Overview
First Principles Thinking is a powerful mental framework used to break down complex problems and generate innovative solutions. This course will equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to apply First Principles Thinking to their work. By the end of this class, they will be able to approach problems with a fresh perspective and uncover novel solutions, making them a more effective problem solver and critical thinker.
Faculty Details
Course Instructors
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External Facilitator
Email ID: Not Applicable
Learning Objectives
At the end of the entire course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the concept of First Principles Thinking and its historical context.
- Learn to identify and deconstruct problems into their fundamental components.
- Develop the ability to question assumptions and preconceived notions.
- Master the process of reconstructing solutions from first principles.
- Apply First Principles Thinking to your work, and everyday life.
Course Coverage
1. Introduction to First Principles Thinking
(Duration: 2 hours)
- What are First Principles?
- Historical Perspective / Current Interest – Elon Musk – Space X, Tesla
- Advantages and Limitations
2. Deconstructing Problems
(Duration: 2 hours)
- Identifying Assumptions
- Breaking Down Complex Issues
- Real-World Problem Analysis
3.Challenging Assumptions
(Duration: 2 hours)
- The Importance of Assumption Challenging
- Overcoming Cognitive Biases
- Practicing Socratic Questioning
- Building Solutions from the Ground Up
4. Reconstructing Solutions
(Duration: 2 hours)
- Building Solutions from the Ground Up
- Creativity and Ideation
- Design Thinking and First Principles
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