Critical Thinking Training
Critical Thinking Training – Develop Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills.
In today’s fast-paced world, critical thinking is an essential skill for navigating challenges, making sound decisions, and fostering creativity. Whether you’re in business, education, healthcare, or any field requiring strategic thought, sharpening your critical thinking abilities can lead to more effective problem-solving and improved outcomes.
Participants
This course is ideal for:
✔️ Lawyers seeking to sharpen their skills. ✔️ Business professionals looking to improve strategic decision-making.
✔️ Educators who want to enhance problem-solving instruction.
✔️ Healthcare providers needing critical assessment skills.
✔️ Managers and leaders seeking stronger reasoning skills.
✔️ Anyone looking to sharpen their intellectual capabilities.
Whether you’re leading a team, making personal choices, or working in a fast-changing industry, these skills will help give you a competitive edge.
What is Critical Thinking
Critical thinking is the ability to analyse information objectively, evaluate different perspectives, and make reasoned judgments. It goes beyond passive acceptance—it’s about questioning assumptions, examining evidence, and arriving at well-supported conclusions.
Key components of critical thinking include:
Analysis – Breaking down complex problems into manageable parts.
Evaluation – Assessing arguments and identifying biases.
Inference – Drawing logical conclusions based on evidence.
Problem-solving – Applying reasoning to find solutions.
Duration
The workshop is a minimum of two hours and can be longer depending on the level of detail you require. It is tailored to your organisation with bespoke situations and scenarios.
Agenda
The following agenda can be adapted and tailored to your needs.
Introduction
• Introduction and objectives.
• Your challenges and use of critical thinking.
• The opportunity for improvement.
Scenarios & Examples
• Typical scenarios.
• Stop. Step Back. Assess.
• Critical thinking principles: Inference – Assumptions – Deduction – Interpretation – Arguments
Critical Thinking Strategies
• Identify assumptions.
• What could be inaccurate or go wrong.
• Possible outcomes.
• Probabilities & Risks.
• Verbalise to simplify.
• Impacts not stated.
• Opposing party responses.
Critical Thinking Checklist
• Purpose and value of a checklist.
• Menu for creating your own checklist.
Scenarios & Examples
• Typical scenarios from your market or organisation.
Summary
• Summary of key points.
• Personal actions.
Outcomes
Our critical thinking training course covers:
🔹 Decision-Making Frameworks – Learn structured approaches for solving problems.
🔹 Logical & Analytical Thinking – Recognise patterns, weigh evidence, and evaluate arguments.
🔹 Problem-Solving Techniques – Understand root causes and develop creative solutions.
🔹 Recognising Biases – Identify cognitive distortions that hinder effective decision-making.
🔹 Effective Communication – Express ideas clearly and persuasively.
These skills empower individuals and teams to work smarter, avoid pitfalls, and confidently approach challenges.
Pre-workshop
Complete the pre-workshop questionnaire. Share your thoughts and challenges on the subject. With this we can tailor the workshop to fit your needs.
Submit redacted examples for scrutiny during the workshop.
Post workshop
- Receive a copy of the pdf PowerPoint workbook.
- Access to the trainer for follow-up questions.
In-person or virtual
Our critical thinking training works as a virtual or in-person session.
Number of Participants
A group of up to 12 works well.
Tailoring the training to your needs
We tailor our workshops to your requirements so that the learning is close to your work challenges and day-today situations. This means drafting specific scenarios to examine and using examples that are aligned to your market.
Key Features
Our training includes:
📌 Interactive Workshop – Engage in hands-on problem-solving exercises.
📌 Case Studies – Examine real-world scenarios and apply logical frameworks.
📌 Self-Reflection – Gauge your current thinking ability and track improvement.
📌 Expert Coaching – Learn from a seasoned instructor with practical insights.
You’ll leave with practical strategies to apply immediately in your work and daily life.
Next Steps
Reach out with the form below to receive a proposal with costs.
Reviews
Presenting with Impact Virtually
I recently attended the “Presenting with Impact Virtually” training workshop led by Martin Chapman, and it was a thoroughly engaging and practical experience. Martin’s delivery was professional yet friendly, making the virtual format feel interactive and enjoyable. The session was well-structured, with clear slides and practical examples. I highly recommend his training services for anyone looking to improve their presentation skills in a virtual setting.
Comprehensive and Engaging Training
I recently attended Martin’s ‘Working Effectively’ and ‘Professional Business Communication’ online training sessions and both were excellent. Martin is very engaging and ensures that participants all contribute to discussion. The sessions were very useful, drawing on real anecdotes and scenarios relevant to our level of work. I found both training sessions impactful and will carry the lessons learned into my work. Thanks Martin!
Working Effectively at Clifford Chance - Martin Chapman
I attended this session delivered by Martin and found it very insightful and engaging. Martin shared very realistic scenarios which required us to challenge how we would respond and the impact of different ways of saying things. A very interactive session and it was easy to remain engaged. I took away a lot from it
Personal Development Training (Negotiation Skills)
Martin is a fantastic trainer and easy to talk to. He makes the course easy to process and allows plenty of time to discuses anything you need clarifying. The course has been designed well and was adaptable to make it more relevant and personal to meet my target needs I was hoping to achieve.
I would recommend anyone to sign up for a course with Martin based of my personal experience and I look forward to working with him again within the future
A fantastic course
Thank you Martin for a fantastic workshop on Professional Business Communication. I have learnt a lot and found it very enjoyable. I have a lot to take away with me and will be trying your suggestions and tips going forward.
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