Introduction

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Every day, we make decisions that carry real consequences for our teams, organisations, and careers. Some of these decisions are made under pressure, with incomplete information and unexamined assumptions. The difference between a good decision and a poor one often lies not in experience or intelligence alone, but in the quality of thinking behind it.

Critical thinking is one of the most valuable and transferable skills a professional can develop. It sharpens your ability to analyse problems, evaluate evidence, and identify flawed reasoning, enabling you to arrive at well-grounded conclusions. This applies whether you are solving an engineering challenge, driving business process improvements, managing projects, or making better decisions in daily life. It is not an innate talent you either possess or lack. It is a discipline that can be learned, practised, and continuously refined.

 

This course provides a structured and practical framework for clearer thinking and better decision making. You will follow a step-by-step critical thinking process and explore well-established models such as First Principles Thinking and SCAMPER. You will also strengthen your ability to identify cognitive biases, avoid logical fallacies, and apply practical tools for risk assessment and decision-making.​

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Course Objectives

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By the end of this course, you will be able to:

1. Define critical thinking and identify its key characteristics.

2. Apply a structured critical thinking process, from clarifying purpose and analysing information to drawing well-reasoned conclusions and making informed decisions.

3. Critically evaluate AI-generated content using effective prompting strategies and verification techniques.

4. Recognise cognitive and unconscious biases and minimise their impact on analysis and judgement.

5. Leverage innovative thinking techniques such as First Principles Thinking and SCAMPER to generate breakthrough ideas and solutions.

6. Identify and avoid common logical fallacies that distort thinking and lead to flawed conclusions.

7. Apply a systematic decision-making tool to evaluate options objectively and make sound decisions.

8. Anticipate project risks through proactive analysis to strengthen project plans before execution.

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Course Methodology

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This course is experiential and participant-centred, combining interactive lectures, group activities, case studies, and individual exercises to build skills you can apply immediately.

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Target Group

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Technical and business professionals who want to sharpen their critical thinking, improve decision quality, and act with greater clarity and confidence in their professional roles.

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Duration

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1 day​​​

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