Learn a range of easy to use, high impact techniques
Structured and
Critical Thinking Training
How and when to use different thinking approaches for maximum effect – a practical toolkit for effective critical thinking
The structured and critical thinking course provides a tool kit for tackling challenging situations systematically, thinking them through and swiftly considering all options. The structured and critical thinking skills will provide fresh insights and a better understanding of problems or challenges, making you better equipped to deal with them more effectively.
Key outcomes and benefits
- Tools and techniques – that improve thinking skills.
- Enhanced problem solving skills.
- Knowing how to think effectively in different situations.
Course Overview
Compact 1 day course – half day option also available
The importance of structured and critical thinking training
- Gain absolute clarity on what structured thinking is and why it’s important.
- Challenge habitual thinking patterns.
- Develop new patterns of thinking.
Understanding a challenge
- Identify a problem and understand its root causes.
- Explore the problem fully using visual thinking tools which address any questions that arise and help to search for answers.
Multi-perspective thinking
- Consider the challenge from the different perspectives where:
- All stakeholders’ positions are considered.
- The entire environment within which a business operates is considered.
Using questions to search for answers
- Questioning techniques that will:
- Help to broaden thinking skills.
- Find solutions to a challenge.
Application
- Delegates will:
- Explore the application of the tools and techniques.
- Bring the learning to life and make it practical.
- Enhance the confidence to use the learning back in the work place.