{"id":12299,"date":"2024-01-05T17:04:25","date_gmt":"2024-01-05T16:04:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mpec.it\/?p=12299"},"modified":"2025-02-25T16:03:52","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T15:03:52","slug":"business-communication-building-a-learning-mindset","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mpec.it\/en\/advanced-reading-en\/business-communication-building-a-learning-mindset\/","title":{"rendered":"English For Business Communication Critical Thinking : Building a Learning Mindset"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Welcome to our Business Communication Club session on &#8220;English for Business Communication: Critical Thinking \u2013 Building a Learning Mindset.&#8221; In today\u2019s fast-paced business world, critical thinking and a continuous learning mindset are essential. This session will focus on developing these skills while enhancing your natural business English vocabulary and idiomatic usage. We will delve into strategies for fostering critical thinking, engaging in effective problem-solving, and maintaining a growth mindset in professional scenarios. Emphasis will be placed on using natural, idiomatic English expressions commonly used in the business world, aiding in more authentic and impactful communication.<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0abab5;color:#0abab5\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0abab5;color:#0abab5\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/en\/advanced-reading-en\/business-communication-building-a-learning-mindset\/#Non_sai_da_dove_iniziare\" >Non sai da dove iniziare?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/en\/advanced-reading-en\/business-communication-building-a-learning-mindset\/#Not_sure_where_to_start\" >Not sure where to start?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/en\/advanced-reading-en\/business-communication-building-a-learning-mindset\/#List_of_Critical_Thinking_Applications_in_Business_and_Corporate_Context\" >List of Critical Thinking Applications in Business and Corporate Context:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/en\/advanced-reading-en\/business-communication-building-a-learning-mindset\/#1_Fostering_Critical_Thinking_in_Business\" >1: Fostering Critical Thinking in Business<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/en\/advanced-reading-en\/business-communication-building-a-learning-mindset\/#2_Idioms_and_Natural_Business_English_in_Practice\" >2: Idioms and Natural Business English in Practice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/en\/advanced-reading-en\/business-communication-building-a-learning-mindset\/#3_Building_a_Learning_Mindset\" >3: Building a Learning Mindset<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/en\/advanced-reading-en\/business-communication-building-a-learning-mindset\/#Remember_%E2%80%93_there_is_always_more_Here_is_your_Follow_Up_Video\" >Remember &#8211; there is always more! Here is your Follow Up Video:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Non_sai_da_dove_iniziare\"><\/span>Non sai da dove iniziare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:46% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bandiera-italiana-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10939 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bandiera-italiana-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bandiera-italiana-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bandiera-italiana-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bandiera-italiana-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bandiera-italiana-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bandiera-italiana.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-by-MPEC-Explained-ITALIANO-1.pdf\">Cosa \u00e8 il Conversation Club by MPEC<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Ottimizza-il-club.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Ottimizza-il-club.pdf\">Come sfruttare la sessione al meglio<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Not_sure_where_to_start\"><\/span>Not sure where to start?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:46% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/uk-flag-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10941 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/uk-flag-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/uk-flag-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/uk-flag-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/uk-flag-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/uk-flag-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/uk-flag.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-by-MPEC-Explained-English-.pdf\">What is the MPEC Conversation Club<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Club-Optimisation.pdf\">How to really benefit from each session<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.slideshare.net\/KarynThng\/critical-thinking-slides\" style=\"color:#0abab5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Open the Introduction To Critical Thinking (slides)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schrockguide.net\/uploads\/3\/9\/2\/2\/392267\/critical-thinking-workbook.pdf\">Download Your Workshop Workbook Here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_of_Critical_Thinking_Applications_in_Business_and_Corporate_Context\"><\/span><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#3eafbc\" class=\"has-inline-color\">List of Critical Thinking Applications in Business and Corporate Context:<\/mark><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Problem-Solving<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Application<\/strong>: Identifying and resolving complex business issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: Using critical thinking to analyze a decline in product sales, considering market trends, consumer feedback, and operational processes to devise effective solutions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Decision Making<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Application<\/strong>: Making informed and well-considered decisions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: Evaluating the pros and cons of entering a new market, including risk assessment, potential ROI, and competitive analysis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strategic Planning<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Application<\/strong>: Developing long-term business strategies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: Analyzing market data and trends to develop a 5-year growth strategy, incorporating potential technological advancements and changing consumer behaviors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Innovation<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Application<\/strong>: Creating new ideas, products, or methods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: Brainstorming sessions that challenge conventional methods, leading to the development of a groundbreaking new product.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Resource Allocation<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Application<\/strong>: Efficient and effective distribution of resources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: Analyzing departmental needs and budget constraints to allocate resources in a way that maximizes company efficiency and productivity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Risk Assessment and Management<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Application<\/strong>: Identifying and mitigating potential risks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: Conducting a thorough risk analysis before launching a new project, considering factors like market volatility, regulatory changes, and technological dependencies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Team Management and Leadership<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Application<\/strong>: Leading teams effectively through complex projects and changes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: Utilizing critical thinking to navigate team dynamics during a major corporate restructuring, ensuring smooth transitions and maintaining team morale.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Negotiation<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Application<\/strong>: Reaching mutually beneficial agreements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: Applying critical thinking in negotiations with a key supplier to secure better terms without compromising the business relationship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Customer Relations and Experience<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Application<\/strong>: Enhancing customer satisfaction and engagement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: Analyzing customer feedback and behavior to improve the customer experience and increase loyalty.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Change Management<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Application<\/strong>: Effectively managing organizational change.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: Assessing the potential impacts of a new corporate policy on different departments and stakeholders, and developing a strategy to implement the change with minimal disruption.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Fostering_Critical_Thinking_in_Business\"><\/span><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#00aabb\" class=\"has-inline-color\">1: Fostering Critical Thinking in Business<\/mark><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;How do you define critical thinking in a business context, and why is it important?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Can you give examples of how you\u2019ve applied critical thinking to solve a work-related problem?&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Grammar\/Vocabulary Expressions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Analytical approach (e.g., &#8220;An analytical approach requires&#8230;&#8221;)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Problem-solving (e.g., &#8220;Effective problem-solving often involves&#8230;&#8221;)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decision-making (e.g., &#8220;Good decision-making is characterized by&#8230;&#8221;)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Logical reasoning (e.g., &#8220;Logical reasoning is essential for&#8230;&#8221;)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10815\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, 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https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-2-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-2-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-2-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Idioms_and_Natural_Business_English_in_Practice\"><\/span><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#00aabb\" class=\"has-inline-color\">2: Idioms and Natural Business English in Practice<\/mark><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;What are some common idioms used in business to describe strategic thinking or problem-solving?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;How can idiomatic expressions enhance communication in a business setting?&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Grammar\/Vocabulary Expressions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Thinking outside the box \ud83d\udce6<\/strong>: Being creative and innovative.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;Solving complex problems often requires thinking outside the box.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>On the same wavelength \ud83d\udce1<\/strong>: Having similar thoughts or understanding.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;It\u2019s great when the team is on the same wavelength during brainstorming sessions.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cut to the chase \ud83c\udfc3\u200d\u2642\ufe0f<\/strong>: Get to the point without wasting time.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;In meetings, it\u2019s important to cut to the chase and address the main issues.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The bottom line \ud83d\udcb0<\/strong>: The most important aspect of a situation.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;The bottom line is that we need to increase efficiency.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Building_a_Learning_Mindset\"><\/span><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#1ca1a1\" class=\"has-inline-color\">3: Building a Learning Mindset<\/mark><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;How do you cultivate a continuous learning mindset in your professional life?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;What role does language and communication play in fostering a learning environment?&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Grammar\/Vocabulary Expressions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Growth mindset (e.g., &#8220;Adopting a growth mindset involves&#8230;&#8221;)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continuous improvement (e.g., &#8220;Continuous improvement is all about&#8230;&#8221;)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Knowledge sharing (e.g., &#8220;Knowledge sharing contributes to&#8230;&#8221;)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adaptability (e.g., &#8220;Being adaptable in business means&#8230;&#8221;)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-3-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10819\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.schrockguide.net\/uploads\/3\/9\/2\/2\/392267\/critical-thinking-workbook.pdf\" style=\"background-color:#0abab5\">Taking Part in a Business Communication Workshop? 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