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Critical Thinking for Leaders and Managers- Intermediate

Explore the risks of insufficiently robust decision making in an organisational, project and operational environment context
Differentiate different types of thinking and decision making
Identify the optimal thinking and decision style to use in a given situation
Explore the barriers to effective critical thinking in individuals and teams
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 experienced managers and leaders making high-impact decisions or guiding others through complexity.

The course can be delivered as a 1-day workshop (in-person) or 7-hour virtual classroom. Optional online learning support is available.

This session provides deeper skills and insights for leaders seeking to strengthen the quality and rigour of team or strategic decision-making. It explores thinking environments, cultural dynamics and advanced tools to support inclusive and evidence-based thinking.

Topics include
• Thinking styles in fast-moving and complex settings
• Barriers linked to power dynamics, influence and culture
• Diverse perspectives and the “danger of a single story”
• Creating space for group reflection
• Tools for structured inquiry and analysis