Logical Thinking
Understanding a situation or environment by putting the pieces together and identifying patterns that may not be obviously related. Connecting the dots while resisting stereotyping.
Type
Behavioural
COD
Department of Personnel and Training DoPT
Levels
Basic
Observes & collects all the relevant data & information for integration
Follows a logical step-by-step approach for executing a task
Utilizes relevant skills for carrying out a particular task
Proficient
Promptly identifies key issues and adopts a logical approach to problem solving
Demonstrates intellectual rigour and knowledge to understand, analyse and reason with complex and critical issues
Creates own hypothesis by identifying the similarities and differences between situations
Advanced
Shows analytical ability and reasoning in identifying and addressing complex and/or sensitive issues
Adopts practical & easy to implement solutions to problems based on an understanding of the consequences
Takes stock of the bigger picture before coming to any conclusions
Approaches any problem keeping in mind past experience & learning
Makes complex ideas or situations easy to understand with the help of examples & illustrations
Expert
Communicates the ‘big picture’ clearly to the team
Analyses the situation & adopts the best possible solution to a problem
Keeps up with the global best practices to ensure greater efficiency & performance improvement
Constantly evaluates the working of the department and identifies opportunities for improvement/ change