Critical Thinking and Decision Making: The Power of Critical Thinking
When decisions feel right, they’re not always well-founded
Every day, decisions are being made across your business. Some are made quickly without enough thought. Others get stuck in analysis with no clear outcome. Either way, time is lost fixing them.
Critical Thinking and Decision Making gives your high-potential employees the tools to analyse situations clearly, balance speed with accuracy, and make confident decisions regularly.
1-Day Course
On-Site or Online
Up to 15 Participants
Participants will learn how to:
-
Make decisions that balance speed and accuracy effectively
-
Recognise and challenge assumptions, bias, and flawed reasoning
-
Analyse complex problems using structured thinking tools
-
Identify root causes instead of reacting to surface-level issues
-
Apply practical decision-making frameworks to real situations
-
Avoid common decision traps that lead to rework
Communicate decisions clearly and confidently

Course Overview
Critical Thinking and Decision Making develops a participant’s ability to think clearly, analyse problems effectively, and make sound, evidence-based decisions that reduce rework and improve outcomes.

Understand how thinking patterns impact decisions
-
Identify the difference between basic thinking, analytical thinking, and critical thinking
-
Recognise how assumptions and bias influence decision-making
-
Understand how poor thinking leads to repeated mistakes and rework
-
Assess personal decision-making tendencies and patterns

Analyse problems clearly and address root causes
-
Identify the true cause of issues rather than reacting to symptoms
-
Apply structured thinking techniques to break down complex problems
-
Evaluate information objectively to support better decisions
-
Avoid common thinking errors that distort outcomes

Make decisions with confidence and clarity
-
Apply decision-making frameworks to real business situations
-
Balance speed and accuracy without overthinking or rushing
-
Respond to mistakes effectively and adjust decisions when needed
-
Communicate decisions clearly to gain alignment and action
“One of the very few training courses
that I actually enjoyed”
That’s what we hear over and over again from participants.
Get leadership training tailored to your organisation by filling out the form below.
You will be contacted within 24 hours to discuss the kind of training that will have the greatest impact.
Send your enquiry today!
