INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE
In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, critical thinking is not just a valuable skill—it is a necessity. The Masterclass in Advanced Critical Thinking Skills is designed to deepen participants’ analytical capabilities, strengthen their ability to evaluate information objectively, and elevate their problem-solving processes. This intensive training course guides professionals in reassessing assumptions, identifying hidden biases, and applying structured thinking to complex challenges.
Participants will engage in advanced-level exercises that go beyond foundational knowledge, learning to pose insightful questions, develop innovative solutions, and make high-impact decisions. By integrating critical thinking models and design thinking principles, the training course fosters intellectual agility, sound judgment, and creative problem resolution.
This Masterclass in Advanced Critical Thinking Skills training course will highlight:
- Systematic problem framing using repeatable thinking frameworks
- Application of the 80/20 rule for prioritising solutions
- Use of design thinking to develop user-centered outcomes
- Enhanced decision-making through logic, evidence, and insight
- Innovative techniques to challenge assumptions and cognitive biases
COURSE DETAILS
Objectives
By the end of this Masterclass in Advanced Critical Thinking Skills training course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the theories that underpin critical thinking and reasoning
- Apply structured methodologies for critical thinking and decision-making
- Break down the components and stages of critical thinking
- Evaluate the quality and validity of reasoning using intellectual standards
- Recognise and overcome thinking errors and vices in decision-making
- Demonstrate critical thinking in team-based and group settings
Training Methodology
This Masterclass in Advanced Critical Thinking Skills training course uses self-assessment questionnaires, models, practical exercises, case studies, presentations and group discussions to develop creative thinking and innovative decision-making skills.
Using participants' real work situations adds reality and enhances the transference of learning. This non-threatening environment will allow participants to practice safe techniques they will transfer to the workplace.
Organisational Impact
Organisations that invest in this training course will benefit from:
- Enhanced analytical and strategic capabilities across leadership teams
- More effective and creative problem-solving at all organisational levels
- Increased adaptability and innovation in response to business challenges
- A culture of evidence-based decision-making and continuous improvement
- Stronger alignment between strategy, execution, and stakeholder needs
Personal Impact
Upon completing this training course, delegates will gain:
- A powerful toolkit of critical thinking strategies and models
- Increased confidence in resolving complex problems and making sound decisions
- Improved collaboration and communication with peers and teams
- Greater professional credibility and leadership capacity
- The mindset to challenge conventional thinking and drive meaningful change
Who should Attend?
This KC Academy Masterclass in Advanced Critical Thinking Skills training course is designed for all leaders - supervisors, professionals, executives, and future leaders who must handle various issues and challenges.
This training course has been specifically designed for:
- General Manager, CEO, COO, CFO
- Directors, Senior Managers and Leaders
- HR and Training Managers and Directors
- Members of strategy units
- Desk Heads
- Members of innovation hubs
DAILY AGENDA
Day 1: Understanding Basics of Critical Thinking
- Intuitive vs Deliberate Thinking
- Definition of Critical Thinking
- Differentiation between Critical, Creative and Analytical Thinking
- Strategic benefits and importance of Critical Thinking
- Characteristics of Critical Thinkers (Archetypes)
- Methods to collaborate with various archetypes at work
Day 2: Cognitive Process of Processing Information
- 7-Up Phase Thinking Model
- Application of the 7-Up Phase Thinking Model
- Questioning techniques and short-circuiting thinking
- Applying the 7-Up Phase Thinking Model in role play
Day 3: Assessment Framework for Critical Thinking
- Defining RED Model
- Reviewing and understanding assessment results
- Significance of the RED Model to Critical Thinking
- Determine standards to manage practical Critical Thinking
- Effective questions to control the use of standards
- Applying standards in role play
Day 4: Thinking and reasoning errors
- Types of thinking and reasoning errors – Assumptions & Fallacies
- Ways to overcome and apply an appropriate response to reasoning errors
- The logic of our decisions and the behaviour derived from them
- How to improve our critical thinking skills
- How to become a fair-minded thinker
Day 5: Critical Thinking Applications at Work
- Identify and enhance suboptimal outcomes in daily activities
- Enhance positive effects of the decision-making process with Critical Thinking
- Ways to value-add and provide enablers, including resources for intervention
- Action plan for improvement
Certificate
- On successful completion of this training course, KC Academy Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.