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Critical Thinking Course

Improve your critical thinking skills with our one-day course in London (or online). Learn how to stop, take stock and develop more rational, logical thoughts before jumping into tasks.

£420 per delegate

Online or In-person

Why take this course?

In this course, you will be introduced to the key concepts and skills that will enable you to apply critical thinking to your workplace. In this course you will learn to:

•  Understand the meaning of Critical Thinking and its significance
•  Benchmark yourself against the qualities of a critical thinker 
•  Enhance your Critical Thinking skills 
•  Rid yourself from assumptions that may be impeding your effectiveness 
•  Break down and clarify business briefs, so you get it right every time
•  Use Bloom’s Taxonomy to structure thoughts, tasks, and projects for business success

Develop Your Critical Thinking Skills

The best performers in any business understand the fundamental components of a task, what they can bring to it, and equally importantly what they cannot bring to it. Critical thinking skills enable you to develop the self awareness required to ensure a brief is fulfilled as efficiently and effectively as possible. Knowing where your strengths and weaknesses lie, and how to utilise the resources at hand to deliver lasting and reliable results will deliver noticeable benefits for your business.

This course will set you on the path of developing your critical thinking abilities, a skill which will not only be applicable to business, but also provide a beneficial clarity of thought in your day to day activities. You will be provided with simple tools to enhance your thought process, and to free yourself from assumptions that may be holding you back.

Critical thinking skills can be utilised to deliver results in your business and personal life. Start building a life changing mindset now.

Training available online or on-site.

Attend our public training centre in London, book a private session at your offices, or opt for an online course (ideal for remote teams!).

Courses starting from £420 per delegate

With discounts available for multiple delegates from the same company.

Free resources to takeaway and follow up support

As standard, all the materials used on the course, including a training manual, are free for you to take home. We’ll also provide support and advice for a month afterwards.

We provide an award-winning service

Powercall Training has been named a trusted partner in FindCourses.co.uk’s Customer Outreach Awards in 2019.

Course Agenda

The following areas are covered in the course:

• The Key Characteristics of Critical Thinkers – An exploration of what we mean by critical thinking, and an analysis of the factors that characterise great critical thinkers
• Barriers to Critical Thinking – Assessing the factors which bar us from critical thinking, including the role of our assumptions and preconceptions, and why we are prone to using them from the perspective of neuroscience
• Bloom’s Taxonomy  – An overview of Bloom’s Taxonomy and why it is a useful tool for critical thinking
• The Power of Memory – Exploring the nature of memory, as well as simple tools to enhance our memory when reading or listening 
• The Role of Comprehension – An experiential session to test the role of comprehension
• Experimentation and Application – An opportunity to apply and experiment with something we have learned, and an overview as to why this is important
• The Significance of Analysis  – An exploration into Root Cause Analysis, and how it can assist us in the workplace
• Tools for Evaluation  – The role of SWOT and PEST Analysis methods, as effective role tools for evaluating existing business challenges against the current climate
• Unlocking the Power of Creation  – An experiential session, utilising and bringing everything we have learned

Testimonials

“The team said it was the best four hours they had spent in quite some time” VP Sales and Marketing, SimCorp Ltd

“Brilliant Instruction and Engagement of attendees.” Business Development Manager, Intergence Systems

“The role plays were excellent and are vital” MD, Financial Software Ltd

“I now have a clearer focus and a single objective when approaching the “cold call.” Manager, Easistore

“I found this workshop very useful!” Account Manager, Advantage Business Systems

“Good variety of things covered, good role plays” Business Development Manager, Evolve Partners

“Very personable presentation. Good war stories…” Business Development Manager, Investit

Critical Thinking Skills Training Course Dates

(one day 9:30am-5pm).

Please contact us for dates.

Enquire About A Course

If you’re interested in booking one of our courses, please submit your contact details below and we’ll get in touch as soon as possible to discuss your requirements, costs, and available dates.

There are several options. We have public courses available on the dates listed above, or we can run bespoke workshops at your offices (regardless of whether you’re based in London, throughout the UK, or even internationally). The main advantage of in-house training is that the course agenda can be specifically tailored to the needs of your business.

Alternatively, we also offer online sessions at a time and date to suit you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this course for.

The course is suitable for those who are new to the application of critical thinking in the workplace, and who would like to become more self-aware and also those with some degree of knowledge who would like to develop their skills further.

How long does this course last for?

Public Course and On-Site Training: One Day

How is the day structured?

Public Courses start at 9:30am and finish at 5pm.

In-House/On-Site Training: Timings depend on our clients’ preferences but courses usually start at 9 or 9:30am and finish at 5pm.

Can the contents of the course be fitted to my needs?

Our critical thinking training courses are purpose built for the exact needs of our attending delegates, so if there’s a particular area you’d like to focus on then just let us know.

What is your cancellation policy?

In the unfortunate event that you can no longer attend a course, we will transfer your bookings and any payments to an agreed alternative date free of charge. If you would like to cancel entirely, a full refund will be provided if you let us know more than 7 days prior to the booked date.

How does payment work?

For all courses payment is required prior to workshop attendance. An invoice will be issued and payment can be made via electronic bank transfer or through PayPal.

What is included in the price?

For all courses a training manual is provided. On completion of the course all attendees are eligible for the Coaching Hotline where attendees can contact their trainer via email, telephone or Skype should they have any further questions or should they require any further guidance.

What discounts do you offer?

We offer discounts for multiple delegates from the same company at our public courses.

Do you offer online training?

We currently offer virtual training delivered over Skype. It offers an affordable, convenient solution for those who due to logistical considerations are unable to attend our courses in person. It is highly interactive and offers a stimulating option.

In which countries do you provide training?

We deliver our courses all over the world, hence the word “Global” in our name.  

What is the style of training?

We adopt a highly interactive style – the best way for imparting learning points. Delegates often comment positively on the participatory style of learning. Role-plays, assessments, and exercises are commonly used to embed learning. Our highly experienced trainers will often share war stories to illustrate key points.

Who is the trainer on this course?

All of our courses are run by Head Coach, Anthony Maddalena. Anthony has over 20 years experience in coaching a full range of sales and leadership skills in individuals, teams, and groups of delegates – having worked with some of the largest companies in the world to SMEs, startups, and everything in between. If you wish, you can connect with Anthony via his LinkedIn profile.

Where is your training centre?

Our critical thinking course in London is delivered at the following address:

150 Minories,

There are several public transport options nearby, including Aldgate Underground Station (a 1-minute walk) and Fenchurch Street Station (a 3-minute walk).

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Analytical and critical thinking, by gba corporate.

Overview We encounter lots of incidents every day at home or at work in which we need to think deeply about our decisions. Making the right choice not only saves time but also saves money and makes everyone happy. In this course, participants will learn how to refine their intuitions in order to make them trustable. Critical thinking and analysis will be a practice and habit for them and they will find themselves subconsciously using them. They will learn how to make sensible conclusions out of the data they managed to gather. 

Critical Thinking and Creative Problem Solving (In-Person)

By iil europe ltd.

Critical Thinking and Creative Problem Solving (In-Person) Two critical skillsets for the future of work are critical thinking and creative problem solving. These modes of working and thinking intersect and overlap; both are necessary and both can be taught. Having the ability to exercise creativity while at the same time applying structure and discipline to the thinking process is a key competency in the twenty-first century workplace. This course explores the interplay between critical and creative thinking, and the necessity of each to effective problem solving and decision making. Participants will learn a variety of techniques to apply critical thinking to real-life scenarios. They will experiment with different problem-solving approaches and will learn about cognitive influences on our decisions and choices. The course delves into the business value of creativity and involves participants in actively integrating criticality, creativity, and problem solving. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Explain basic concepts of problem solving Infer types of cognitive biases that impact decision making Utilize types of root cause analysis Differentiate among obstacles to sound decision making Apply a variety of problem-solving approaches / processes to existing challenges Evaluate alternative solution methods using various techniques Analyze real world problem scenarios to determine the lateral thinking type needed to address them Foundation Concepts Definitions Thinking modes and cognitive bias Basic problem-solving framework Problem Definition and Solution Generation Root cause analysis Basic problem-solving obstacles Generating alternative solutions Evaluating Alternatives Critical thinking guidelines Obstacles to sound decision making Tools for evaluating alternatives Exploring Lateral Thinking Problem-solving challenge Workplace application

Critical Thinking and Decision Making

Overview When it comes to a complex decision-making process, we are always confronted with problems that require us to take an efficient decision. It involves prioritising our work, understanding the failure of the process and deciding how to resolve the issue. All these things require a realistic approach to problem-solving.  This course will enable us to learn how to be inventive, logical decision maker by understanding the principles behind critical thinking and the tools used to consistently identify and select the best decision among multiple alternatives.

Critical Thinking and Creative Problem Solving: In-House Training

Critical Thinking and Creative Problem Solving: In-House Training Two critical skillsets for the future of work are critical thinking and creative problem solving. These modes of working and thinking intersect and overlap; both are necessary and both can be taught. Having the ability to exercise creativity while at the same time applying structure and discipline to the thinking process is a key competency in the twenty-first century workplace. This course explores the interplay between critical and creative thinking, and the necessity of each to effective problem solving and decision making. Participants will learn a variety of techniques to apply critical thinking to real-life scenarios. They will experiment with different problem-solving approaches and will learn about cognitive influences on our decisions and choices. The course delves into the business value of creativity and involves participants in actively integrating criticality, creativity, and problem solving. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Explain basic concepts of problem solving Infer types of cognitive biases that impact decision making Utilize types of root cause analysis Differentiate among obstacles to sound decision making Apply a variety of problem-solving approaches / processes to existing challenges Evaluate alternative solution methods using various techniques Analyze real world problem scenarios to determine the lateral thinking type needed to address them Foundation Concepts Definitions Thinking modes and cognitive bias Basic problem-solving framework Problem Definition and Solution Generation Root cause analysis Basic problem-solving obstacles Generating alternative solutions Evaluating Alternatives Critical thinking guidelines Obstacles to sound decision making Tools for evaluating alternatives Exploring Lateral Thinking Problem-solving challenge Workplace application

Strategic Decision Making for Leaders

Overview Effective decision-making requires the adoption of decision approaches that fit the complexities of these situations and the efficient management of decision-making processes. It also requires the ability to think strategically in highly interactive markets and acute insights into the psychology behind people's behaviour. Objectives Develop critical thinking skills, sharpening your intuition in the face of risk and uncertainty Learn ways to discover, manage, mitigate and avoid decision-making traps Learn to leverage the power of 'nudges' - a light-touch way to influence human behaviour and improve decision-making Boost your ability to build high-performing teams by understanding what conditions enable teams to make better decisions than individuals Become a more strategic leader and decision-maker by understanding the long-term impact your decisions can have on your organisation

Shamanic Rapé, Sananga & Cacao Ceremony

By numinity.

An evening of Shamanic healing, plant medicine and live music to heal and grow. We invite you to attend an evening of shamanic healing, plant medicine and live music to heal and grow. We are excited to share three powerful medicines from the Amazon with you - Rapé, Sananga and Cacao. There will be adequate time for you to sit with the effects of each medicine while we sing and play to guide you on your journey. You are welcome to simply listen and enjoy the ceremony or if you would like to join in and sing, play or dance, you are welcome to! The Plant Medicines Cacao is known as the "food of the gods.” It has been used for centuries in ceremonial settings to open the heart, connect with our inner essence, and clear stagnant emotional energy from the body. Sip on a warm cup of ceremonial Cacao, prepared with intention and love, as it takes you on a journey and guides you back to your heart. Rapé is a powerful shamanic medicine renowned for its purifying and grounding properties. It is snuff made from tobacco and other medicinal or sacred trees which is applied by being blown into each nostril. Our team will offer individual servings of high-quality Rapé, made by indigenous tribes. You will have the opportunity to choose the strength of your dose, allowing you to navigate this sacred medicine at your own pace. The application of Rapé immediately focuses the mind, stops its chattering, and creates space. It helps release emotional, physical, and spiritual illness and eases negativity and confusion, facilitating clarity, alignment, and a profound connection with yourself. Sananga is a traditional Brazilian medicine used for both spiritual and physical healing. Sananga possesses the ability to clear blocked energies, offering emotional, spiritual, and physical release. The plant-based eye drops are said to enhance eyesight and have long been used by indigenous tribes to prevent and treat ocular diseases like glaucoma, cataracts, near-sightedness, and blindness. Sananga is also commonly used to treat skin diseases, infections, arthritis, cancer, and to clear a person of what is called panema - anxiety, depression, bad luck, negative energies and laziness. This powerful plant guides us towards the roots of our challenges and provides guidance on our healing journey. Preparation You are advised to fast (just water) for at least one hour before the ceremony and avoid any heavily processed or fried foods during the day. Please wear comfortable clothing. If you would like to bring a guitar, drum, shaker or other instrument to play, please do. Price The ticket price for this event is on a sliding scale. Please pay what you can afford. Your Facilitator: Melissa is a renowned Sound Healer, Life Coach, Tantric Practitioner, and Psychedelic Retreat Facilitator. With a passion for empowering individuals, Melissa offers transformative one-on-one coaching sessions and leads workshops and retreats in the areas of Self Healing, Sexual Mastery, and Psychedelics. Melissa's background as a Lawyer brings a unique perspective to her approach. She is grounded and non-dogmatic and empowers her clients to balance their beliefs with a healthy amount of critical thinking and discernment. In her work as a retreat leader, Melissa creates safe and supportive environments for individuals to explore the transformational power of Ayahuasca. With her deep love and respect for shamanic traditions, Melissa guides participants through profound inner experiences, facilitating healing, self-discovery, and personal growth. Her commitment to personal and collective transformation have earned her recognition as a leading figure in her respective fields. Her comprehensive approach, combining ancient wisdom with modern techniques, empowers individuals to transcend their limitations, unlock their potential, and live lives of purpose and fulfilment. Find us on social media: @numinity.collective Join our Whatsapp Group for new event updates.

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An intensive 5-day training course, masterclass in advanced critical thinking skills, how to think effectively in the workplace and beyond, course introduction.

The critical thinking process will help you re-examine what you think you know and approach a problem from a new perspective. Enhance your critical thinking skills with this "Masterclass in Advanced Critical Thinking Skills".

By attending this "Masterclass in Advanced Critical Thinking Skills," you will develop advanced critical thinking skills and learn to ask the right questions.

You will learn to make better judgments about the information presented before you in any format, enabling you to make more informed decisions about what to do with that information.

Participants will develop the following competencies:

• How to frame problems using a systematic, repeatable process
• How to create and test solutions using the 80/20 rule
• How to identify user needs and develop solutions to meet them
• How to use design thinking to generate ideas and discover creative solutions

This Masterclass in Advanced Critical Thinking Skills training course aims to enable participants to achieve a high level of confidence in their ability to solve problems and think critically. Objectives for the week include:

• Identify the theories that support critical thinking
• Employ a methodology for the application of critical thinking
• Relate the elements that make up the stages of critical thinking
• Analyse the standards of critical thinking practice
• Assess the responsibility of perpetuating the intellectual values of the resolution analysis
• Distinguish the vices of thought in decision making
• Apply critical thinking to groups

Training Methodology

This Masterclass in Advanced Critical Thinking Skills course uses self-assessment questionnaires, models, practical exercises, case studies, presentations and group discussions to develop creative thinking and innovative decision-making skills.

Using participants' real work situations adds reality and enhances the transference of learning. This non-threatening environment will allow participants to practice safe techniques they will transfer to the workplace.

Organisational Impact

By attending this Masterclass in Advanced Critical Thinking Skills, participants will learn:

• How to perform strategic analysis and assessment
• How to perceive and assess a critical need and design a tailored solution
• How to identify key stakeholders and ensure their needs are met
• How to employ adaptive problem-solving
• How to work through obstacles collaboratively
• How to analyse failure to improve future performance

Personal Impact

The most successful professionals can assess the environment, analyse a situation, design a solution, and ultimately win in a competitive scenario.

By attending this Masterclass in Advanced Critical Thinking Skills, delegates will:

• Consolidate the tools and techniques for thinking creatively
• Make better decisions for solving problems innovatively and successfully
• Learn a process for ensuring that your team contribute effectively
• Enhance creative thinking in the workplace
• Display the confidence to tackle complex issues courageously
• Employ a comprehensive toolkit of methods and techniques to ensure success in any situation

Who Should Attend?

This Oxford Management Centre Masterclass in Advanced Critical Thinking Skills training course is designed for all leaders - supervisors, professionals, executives, and future leaders who must handle various issues and challenges.

This training course has been specifically designed for:

• General Manager, CEO, COO, CFO
• Directors, senior managers and leaders
• HR and Training Managers and Directors
• Members of strategy units
• Members of innovation hubs

Course Outline

Understanding basics of critical thinking.

• Intuitive vs Deliberate Thinking
• Definition of Critical Thinking
• Differentiation between Critical, Creative and Analytical Thinking
• Strategic benefits and importance of Critical Thinking
• Characteristics of Critical Thinkers (Archetypes)
• Methods to collaborate with various archetypes at work

Cognitive Process of Processing Information

• 7-Up Phase Thinking Model
• Application of the 7-Up Phase Thinking Model
• Questioning techniques and short-circuiting thinking
• Applying the 7-Up Phase Thinking Model in role play

Assessment Framework for Critical Thinking

• Defining RED Model
• Reviewing and understanding assessment results
• Significance of the RED Model to Critical Thinking
• Determine standards to manage practical Critical Thinking
• Effective questions to control the use of standards
• Applying standards in role play

Thinking and reasoning errors

• Types of thinking and reasoning errors – Assumptions & Fallacies
• Ways to overcome and apply an appropriate response to reasoning errors
• The logic of our decisions and the behaviour derived from them
• How to improve our critical thinking skills
• How to become a fair-minded thinker

Critical Thinking Applications at Work

• Identify and enhance suboptimal outcomes in daily activities
• Enhance positive effects of the decision-making process with Critical Thinking
• Ways to value-add and provide enablers, including resources for intervention
• Action plan for improvement

Certificate

Oxford Management Centre Certificate will be provided to delegates who successfully completed the training course.

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Critical Thinking is a multidisciplinary subject dealing with the analysis and formulation of arguments. Put simply, it provides a methodological approach to asking “why should I believe you” or “why should you believe me?”. It helps with the detection of weak arguments, fake news, and mind manipulation through rhetorical devices and propaganda, thereby protecting you from false beliefs. From politics, news and religion, Critical Thinking provides a set of tools to question the truth of claims and evidence. Focusing on the delivery of clear language and concise arguments, it is of value to anyone needing to write essays or professional reports.   This course complements The Psychology of Reasoning (W35Pm28) but can be taken independently.

This course aims to:

• explain the basic principles involved in critical thinking processes making you familiar with the principles underlying different types of good reasoning as well as common mistakes in reasoning  
• prepare you to understand the concept of truth, and how to assess information, for example, how to identify conspiracy theories and fake news  
• show how rhetorical devices and propaganda are used to influence manipulate public opinion

Employers, universities and the media, all claim that there is a lack of critical thinking skills and students and the public in general should be equipped with reasoning tools that protect them from scams and help them to assess fake news and conspiracy theories to make better decisions. The call for better critical thinking is widespread, but without appropriate training people do not know what critical thinking skills are. There are as many definitions of critical thinking as there are authors. Each definition depends on the academic background of the author. Philosophers would define it differently to psychologists, scientists will interpret it differently to lawyers. Each professional group would emphasise different aspects of critical thinking, but common to all of them is the purpose to determine whether the received information is true. In simple terms, critical thinking consists of a set of intellectual tools, rules and techniques with the aim of ascertaining what is true and whether you want to believe in it.

Critical thinking provides a set of tools to answer the question, “Why should I believe you?” and help in the formulation of arguments “How am I going to get you to believe me?”

Although some critical thinking ability may be developed inside the framework of particular specialities, usually the approach is limited to the subject matter and leaves out skills necessary to apply in daily life. 

Presentation of the course  

This course provides a light approach to the main topics in Critical Thinking. It includes lectures and discussions which aim to apply the theory delivered in the lectures.

Course sessions

• The meaning of truth  How do you decide whether the information you receive is true?  
• Arguments What is the difference between an argument and an opinion? Should all opinions be respected?  
• Understanding the differences between inductive and deductive reasoning Deduction is mainly based on formal logic. The ability to think logically, supports the strength of arguments. Induction depends on the quality of the evidence. You will learn about the different aspects of deductive and inductive arguments.  
• Language in Critical Thinking You will learn about the use of rhetorical devices, propaganda and other methods used to influence your opinions.  
• Analysis and assessment of arguments Methods to help you whether to accept or reject the arguments presented to you. It also helps you to build a strong argument.

Learning outcomes

You are expected to gain from this series of classroom sessions a greater understanding of the subject and of the core issues and arguments central to the course. 

The learning outcomes for this course are:

• development of the capacity for independent thought, analysis and critical reasoning  
• to analyse and evaluate arguments and  identify most common fallacies  
• to understand the uses of language and rhetoric in social manipulation

Required reading

There are no compulsory readings for this course. However, you may find the below recommended reading list of interest to supplement your course.

There are many books on critical thinking and reading suggestions for each particular subject will be delivered during the course. However, printed materials which support each lesson theme will be delivered since the course doesn’t follow any particular core book. 

During the course you will be provided materials for critical analysis by the class. These materials can be news clips, information from social networks or advertising. You will be invited to assess whether to believe or refute the arguments or information presented in such materials.  

Typical week: Monday to Friday 

Courses run from Monday to Friday. For each week of study, you select a morning (Am) course and an afternoon (Pm) course. The maximum class size is 25 students.   

Courses are complemented by a series of daily plenary lectures, exploring new ideas in a wide range of disciplines. To add to your learning experience, we are also planning additional evening talks and events. 

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If you are seeking to enhance your own study experience, or earn academic credit from your Cambridge Summer Programme studies at your home institution, you can submit written work for assessment for one or more of your courses.  

Essay questions are set and assessed against the University of Cambridge standard by your Course Director, a list of essay questions can be found in the Course Materials. Essays are submitted two weeks after the end of each course, so those studying for multiple weeks need to plan their time accordingly. There is an evaluation fee of £75 per essay. 

For more information about writing essays see Evaluation and Academic Credit . 

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A certificate of attendance will be sent to you electronically after the programme. 

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In just about any industry or any role, we are almost constantly involved in solving problems. We make progress by constantly searching for better solutions.  

Each of us is different and, therefore, thinks in different ways. By better understanding how we and others prefer to think, we can make better decisions, and find solutions which work for the organisation as whole.

In this workshop you will develop the skills to distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information. You will practice solving problems in groups using a variety of established techniques. You will learn good brainstorming techniques as well as how to improve your relationships at work by adapting your preferred thinking style to that of others and in so doing producing creative and highly effective solutions. 

By the end of this interactive training programme, you will be able to:

• Understand how to think critically in different situations
• See how problems that have occurred within your business could have been handled differently
• Implement preventative techniques to stop problems from occurring
• Understand ways in which different approaches apply to different situations
• Access a range of problem-solving techniques for different situations
• Access at speed a variety of possible solutions to problems and determine the best option

Course Outline

Module 1 - introduction to critical thinking and problem solving.

• Balancing people, processes and principles for optimal decisions 
• Business drivers that demand creative problem solving
• Deciphering critical thinking
• The Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument (HBDI)

Module 2 - Personal Thinking Styles

• Identifying left/right-brain dominance
• Identifying your own natural brain dominance
• Determining non-dominant approaches
• Avoiding quadrant bias
• Bridging opposing styles
• Leveraging whole-brain thinking
• Predicting co-worker profiles

Module 3 - Unleashing Your Creativity and Solving Problems Using Analysis and Prioritization

• Setting the creative stage
• The power of positive communication
• Identifying elements that stimulate creativity
• Eliminating barriers to innovation
• Brainstorming options
• Challenging assumptions
• Dispelling personal and corporate myths
• Six hats (de Bono)
• Moving between quadrants
• Valuing non-dominant preferences
• Stretching outside your personal style
• Mind mapping

Module 4 - Systematic approaches to problem solving

• The DECIDE Model
• Define the problem
• Focusing on outcomes
• Leveraging blue thinkers
• Brainstorming
• Leveraging yellow thinkers
• Identifying business-critical ideas
• Categorizing, prioritizing and purging
• Analyzing for outcomes, not solutions
• Overcoming "It won't work here" and "But we've always done it this way" mentality
• Leveraging green and red thinkers
• Situation assessment
• Problem evaluation

Module 5 - Translating Creativity and Analysis into Practical Application

• Recognizing the workplace culture
• Maintaining outcome-focused goals
• Recognizing your own blind spots
• Self-awareness and self-regulation
• Forming a coalition with style opposites
• Clearly expressing analysis results
• Ensuring organisational benefit
• Securing maximum buy-in

Module 6 - Putting It All Together

• Integrating your solution into the business
• Creating a whole-brain presentation
• Strengthening your non-dominant position
• Adjusting communication to thinking styles
• Transforming confrontation into communication

Module 7 - Continuing your development

• Conducting self-checks
• Being persistent

Module 8 - Your Personal Decision-Making Toolkit

• Your personal thinking style
• Your stakeholders' styles
• Flexing to colleagues' styles
• Committing to your Personal Action Plan
• Checklists for success

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Tutor:  Dr Elena Forasacco Course Level:  Level 1

• Wed 15 January 2025 , 14:00-16:00, MS Teams
• Fri 21 March 2025* , 14:00-16:00, MS Teams
• Wed 21 May 2025* , 14:00-16:00, MS Teams

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Critical thinking involves a wide range of competencies and attitudes including being analytical and evaluative. In this blended course you will identify and discuss strategies to enhance your critical thinking, critical reading and critical writing.

Course Information

This blended course has mandatory pre-course activities to complete in your own time and course activities to engage with during the live session.

Pre-course activities  (duration about 1h ) will prepare you for the live session: you will have 3 short videos  to watch, which will provide you with some reflective strategies to enhance your critical thinking, critical reading and critical writing. You will also need to critically analyse 3 pieces of writing.

During the  live session (duration about 2h ) you will discuss strategies to be critical with other students and you will work in small groups to discuss your views on the 3 pieces of writing.

• This course contains basics concepts about critical thinking, critical reading and critical writing.
• The deadline for registration is 2 weeks before the live course to allow the completion of pre-course activities.
• You will need to complete the pre-course activities by 14h the day before the live session (you will receive details from the tutor by   email).

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this blended course you will be better able to:

• Define  the meaning of “critical thinking”
• Identify  techniques to critique when reading
• Employ  strategies to demonstrate critique when writing 
• Evaluate  your work through self-critique

How to Book

Please select a date and  book on via Inkpath  using your Imperial Single-Sign-On.   Bookings will close two weeks before each live session.