What do you do if your volunteering decisions require logical reasoning skills?

When making volunteering decisions, logical reasoning ensures impactful choices. Here's how to apply it: Assess Impact: Analyze the potential outcomes and benefits of each volunteering opportunity. Match Skills: Evaluate how your skills align with the needs of the organization or cause. Long-Term Goals: Consider how volunteering fits into your personal and professional development objectives.

If volunteering decisions require logical reasoning: Identify the Problem: Understand the issue at hand. Gather Information: Collect relevant data and facts. Analyze: Evaluate the information critically. Develop Solutions: Brainstorm possible solutions. Evaluate Options: Weigh pros and cons of each solution. Choose and Implement: Select the best solution and put it into action. Review: Reflect on the decision’s effectiveness. Remember, logical reasoning is a skill that can be improved with practice. Keep challenging yourself! ??

Entenda o contexto: Analise o ambiente em que o voluntariado está inserido, incluindo objetivos, recursos disponíveis e restri??es. Reúna informa??es: Colete dados relevantes e informa??es sobre as possíveis op??es disponíveis para resolver o problema ou alcan?ar os objetivos do projeto. Analise op??es: Utilize o raciocínio lógico para examinar cuidadosamente as diferentes alternativas e avaliar suas vantagens e desvantagens. Pensamento Crítico: Aplique o pensamento crítico para questionar suposi??es, identificar padr?es e avaliar a validade das informa??es disponíveis.

In my case this is the most favorable context when approaching a volunteering process. I have an engineering-social-humanist profile (hybrid) that allows me to approach social-human issues from a logical point of view (when it is possible obviously). There are aspects linked to being human that are difficult to model logically (resilience, empathy). Applying computational thinking in volunteer environments can prevent the process from failing eep it under control. I am referring especially to the planning of the process( risk management plans, resource management (material and human). Using tools such as flow charts can be of great help. Knowledge of the organization (first). One specific task within the process can required a logic think.

Logical reasoning is a significant part of the decision making process. Risk analysis and prominent choice helps us to do logical reasoning.

A unique technique is to use the "5 Whys" technique—asking "why" five times to get to the root of the issue. For instance, if a volunteer event isn't attracting participants, asking "why" repeatedly can uncover deeper reasons, such as timing conflicts or lack of awareness, guiding us towards effective solutions.

if we apply computational (logical) thinking, all reasoning has to start from some input data (INPUTs) or initial statements on which to reason. These INPUTS will be the source of data or information. Here it can be qualitative or quantitative information. Within this typology we can indicate the timeline of the project, type and number of resources we have, professional qualification and education of each human resource (qualitative value), psychological profile (qualitative), initial objectives. Then it is necessary to order and structure it properly in order to be able to analyze it and establish possible dependencies. Relevant is the QUALITY OF THE DATA or rather of the information. Otherwise the decision-making will be wrong.

Gathering relevant information may involve consulting various sources, including people. Understanding the availability of resources may alter the short-term or long-term goals of projects or expected outcomes, so planning in advance for this is beneficial and an efficient use of time. Setting timelines for projects often forms part of the SMART analogy; the T standing for time, and the rest of the acronym standing for specific, measurable, attainable, and realistic. Asking questions and gaining external perspectives on this underpins forward-thinking logic.

One way, is to use simple and relevant examples to illustrate each concept and check for comprehension. The use of diagrams, charts, or tables are great to show how logical reasoning works visually.

We often weigh pros and cons, but our approach can vary. I'm detail-oriented, focusing on specifics, which sometimes means I might overlook the broader impact. To counter this, I pair up with someone with a big-picture outlook. This balance ensures we consider all angles, preventing oversight and fostering comprehensive decision-making.

With all the information we can apply a computational technique called divide and conquer. It consists of dividing the problem into parts, solving each one of them until the final problem is solved. Within what can be the resolution of a problem rationally or through computational thinking, it is necessary not to lose sight of the fact that we are in a project that aims to generate human or social impact. So take into account possible collateral effects that may occur and possible particularities of this context (social). If we have several possible solutions we can assign weights according to potential impacts based on variables that make up the social and human environment and assign a weight and choose the one with the highest weight.

ne of the problems that young people are facing, at least in my country, is the development of critical thinking. A high percentage lacks it. And this is fundamental when analyzing the different alternatives, the context where each one is developed, checking the coherence and veracity of the information received and determining the pros and cons of each one of the potential solutions. I understand that it is analogous to logical thinking or computational thinking but implies a (higher) level of reflection and comparison. When solving a specific volunteer problem (based not so much on quantitative data as on qualitative, social and human impact data) it is possible to apply this type of thinking to obtain a solution.

Critical thinking is crucial for effective logical reasoning, especially in volunteer settings. It requires challenging assumptions, identifying biases, and considering potential outcomes. Often, the most apparent choice may not be the most beneficial. By employing critical thinking, you can thoroughly assess alternatives and devise innovative solutions that might initially be less obvious.

The executive part, once critical thinking has been set in motion, is the one that determines the solution to the problem (the one we have considered). At the moment of decision making there has been the application of this logical thinking and critical thinking with coherence, with enough time to choose the right solution. We must bear in mind that, taking into account the target we are working with (human being or human-social-ecosystem environment), the decision adopted may have specific consequences or others, the latter being of great magnitude whether we are right or wrong. In these cases it is necessary to appeal not only to good reasoning but also to the responsibility of the person who makes the decision or executes the decision.

After careful analysis and critical thinking, the next step is to make a decision. In volunteering, the choices you make can significantly affect others, so it's important to balance logic with compassion. Choose a course of action that is both rational and empathetic, and one that you can fully endorse as contributing positively to the cause. Once you've made a decision, clearly articulate your reasoning to others involved to build support and enhance collaborative efforts.

Eu buscaria aprender e desenvolver o raciocínio lógico através de cursos, workshops, treinamentos e trazer para a minha área de atua??o, portanto, por mais que eu n?o tenha afinidade com essa habilidade, eu buscaria a oportunidade de conhecimento, para poder está mais equiparada na resolu??o desafios complexos.

Developing logical reasoning is a journey of continuous learning. After each decision, I take time to reflect on the outcome. What worked? What didn't? Why? This introspection, coupled with feedback from peers, is invaluable. It's like solving a puzzle; each piece teaches us something new, enhancing our problem-solving skills for future challenges.

The fact of making decisions after applying logical thinking and critical thinking is a full-fledged learning process: increased responsibility for our work, increases our ability to analyze and solve problems, see possible solutions or alternatives, make decisions based on our logical thinking, learn to take risks within a relatively controlled environment, increases empathy (we are making decisions about a group X or a social environment X). Once the decision is made and executed we have to see the results. Whether they are positive or negative, it is important to continue learning by analyzing why and how our decision making can be improved.

After reaching a decision, it's crucial to reflect on the process and draw lessons from it. Logical reasoning is a skill that evolves with practice, and each decision provides an opportunity for growth. Analyze what aspects of your decision-making were successful and identify areas for future improvement. This reflective practice not only aids in your personal development as a volunteer but also contributes to enhancing the efficacy of the organization you are supporting.

A priori it may seem contradictory to apply logical or critical thinking when solving a volunteer problem that is linked to the human and social sphere, more prone to see it from intuition and in some cases from the heart, more in qualitative than quantitative values. However, this reasoning can be useful when we consider different scenarios or different variables that come into play and it is necessary to analyze all the possibilities. It is as if we had a logical tree or a flow chart where we can graphically design the different possible paths or solutions to the problem. However, regardless of the path chosen, in the end and sometimes it is a matter of deciding with the heart, intuition and experience.