Ann Sanok is a law school graduate and faculty lead in SNHU’s business department, teaching business law at the graduate and undergraduate level. She said discussion boards are especially valuable in cultivating critical thinking, a vital skill in almost any role. “Employees who learn to apply critical thinking to their work are better able to logically connect ideas, scrutinize and evaluate arguments, as well as find errors and inconsistencies — a process that helps facilitate problem solving,” Sanok said. A blue graphic of a mind map with soft skills in the middle inside of a yellow box connected to the words critical thinking, communication, writing, empathy, professionalism and time management. Discussion posts can also improve your communication skills and encourage open-mindedness. “Interacting with diverse perspectives fosters empathy,” Ellington said. “Interacting with a diverse group of students promotes cultural competence, which fosters a more inclusive and global perspective.”
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