Shal Khazanchi

Dr. Shal Khazanchi is Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs, Ph.D. program director, and professor of Management at the Saunders College of Business, Rochester Institute of Technology. Dr. Khazanchi’s research explores contextual influences on relationships @ work, creativity, and innovation in organizations.  In her recent research projects, she has adopted multi-disciplinary and multi-method approach to examining spatial influences on relationships and social order in organizations, and entrepreneurship.

1. How do you use Applied Critical Thinking in your professional practice, teaching, or research and what are your favorite resources?

Students participate in negotiation simulation and subsequently reflection on their experience and performance forms the basis for behavioral change.

2. Why do you think Applied Critical Thinking is important in your domain or role?

Critical thinking helps negotiators analyze their own position as well as that of others. Through this analyses, individuals and teams are able to engage in creating solutions that benefit all parties.

3. Can you share a story where quality Applied Critical Thinking was key to your success?

Student in my negotiations class was able to overcome an impasse over job offer by understanding the underlying interest of the company.

4. How do you use Applied Critical Thinking in other areas of your life outside of your profession?

I use critical thinking in my volunteer work to better understand the underlying interests and motivations of others in order to generate resources for the cause.

5. Any last critical thoughts you wish to share?

None.