Critical thinking and better judgement
Help people question assumptions, weigh evidence and reach sound judgements.
Everyone takes mental shortcuts. This programme shows where they help and where they lead to poor decisions. Participants learn to spot common biases, question assumptions, weigh evidence and build a clear, logical case.
Who it is for: Managers, analysts and professionals who solve problems and make recommendations.
Duration: 1–3 days. Group size: up to 25. Format: on-site, virtual or blended, and online.
What it covers
- How thinking goes wrong
- Common biases
- Weighing evidence
- Making a sound case
Outcomes
- Participants can set out their reasoning clearly and check it for gaps.
- Fewer decisions rest on untested assumptions, because people know how to question the evidence.
- Proposals and recommendations are better argued and easier for leaders to approve.
How it works
- Needs assessment: Before the programme, we hold a needs assessment call with you. You can also opt for an in-depth assessment of needs and starting points.
- Tailored workshop delivery: We design the workshop around those results, using cases and examples from your sector. Sessions use modern, activity-based methods developed by our international learning and development specialists and subject-matter experts.
- Follow-up and report: After the workshop, we send a report covering participation, learning and recommended next steps. When your team is ready, we can design a Level 2 programme that builds on the first.
Questions
- Which language is the training delivered in? Our trainers are multilingual and can deliver the training in English, Urdu or a mix of both. We also offer customised sessions in most other languages. Let us know your team’s preference and we will build your workshop around it.
- What do participants need to prepare? Nothing formal. We may send a short questionnaire beforehand, and participants should bring real examples from their work.
- How do you measure results? We combine evidence-based assessment, structured feedback and expert evaluation. Depending on the programme, this includes pre-training needs and knowledge assessments, learning checks during the workshop, post-training evaluations, participant feedback and trainer observations. Longer programmes can add manager feedback and follow-up assessments.
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