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Critical Thinking for Leaders and Managers

Understand the importance of robust decision making in an organisational, project and operational environment context
Differentiate different types of thinking and decision making
Identify the right thinking and decision style to use in a given situation
Explore the barriers to effective critical thinking
Explore the key steps in applying a critical thinking approach
Identify and practise the key skills and behaviours of good critical thinkers
Plan action to apply learning at work.

Overview

Off the shelf (OTS)

This course is for managers and leaders responsible for decision-making or guiding others.

The course can be delivered as a half-day workshop (in-person) or a 3-hour virtual session. Optional online learning support is available.

This course supports managers and leaders in applying critical thinking to team, project and operational decisions. Participants will explore how organisational culture, group dynamics, and leadership influence decision quality.

Topics include
• Thinking styles (System 1 and 2, Cynefin framework)
• Cultural and leadership factors in decision-making
• The critical thinking process
• Tools for analysing complex issues
• Encouraging thinking in teams