Critical Thinking Training

Critical thinking involves a number of processes including identifying and evaluating specific situations, being aware of any contributing circumstances and the potential results of your actions or plans. To think critically, it is important to evaluate various perspectives (yours and others) to identify the resources available to you and evaluate the short and long-term effects of taking a particular action.

The PD Training Critical Thinking Training Course provides training in identifying support structures, perspectives and arguments and how to critically evaluate the advantages and the disadvantages of a proposed plan or an action, so that the right decisions can be made the first time. Learn the difference between left brain and right brain thinking, removing the emotions from decision making, evaluating both sides of an argument and critical questioning skills.

This powerful professional development training course is delivered throughout New Zealand, including Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch.

Please click on the Public Class tab below to view our Critical Thinking Training Course schedule by city or click the In-House Training tab to receive a free quote for courses delivered at your preferred location.

Your Learning Outcomes

After completing this course participants will be able to:
  • Explore real-world examples of why critical thinking is so important in business
  • Learn to use critical thinking skills when making business decisions
  • Choose the right techniques to recognise assumptions and draw conclusions
  • Use the Watson-Glaser® Critical Thinking II Development Report
  • Translate an abstract idea into something tangible
  • Minimise the impact of job pressures on your thinking processes
  • React with curiosity instead of emotion
  • Get a roadmap for developing your critical thinking skills

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 "Terry was very engaging. I liked the way we worked through examples without slogging through the course material."

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Noel facilitated the course in a way that all participants felt comfortable to be participate in a honest and encouraging manner. She was one of the best facilitators of courses I have attended over the last 30 years.
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Learning a model for critical thinking was extremely helpful as now I have a go-to when I need to think through a potential issue. The model was also helpful in that it was succinct. It was also helpful to understand the distinction between "non-critical thinking" Vs "critical thinking" as it allowed me to see where I needed to grow in critical thinking habits.
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12-months access to the unique REACH Future Proofing Personal Development Dashboard with personally curated learning to develop agility to adapt to different people tasks and situations.

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In this course by PD Training New Zealand, you will get hands-on experience with a wide range of practical tools (including the Watson-Glaser® Critical Thinking II Development Report) to help you make critical thinking an indispensable part of your skill set and management style. You will learn things about yourself that you didn't know and make internal, personal discoveries that can literally change the way you think about and approach your life.

Instead of concentrating on far out theories, you’ll be working with an expert instructor to get comfortable with a concrete set of tools. After practising things like left brain and right brain thinking patterns, asking probing questions and analysing potential outcomes, you will be prepared to benefit from your new critical thinking skills immediately.

Course Outline for Critical Thinking Training

After completing this course, participants will have learned to:

Topic 1

Course Overview

  • Introduction

Topic 2

Introduction to Critical Thinking

  • Benefits of critical thinking in the workplace
  • Critical thinking as a management skill
  • What are the characteristics of a critical thinker?
  • Module Reflection

Topic 3

Other Types of Thinking

  • 5 Different thinking styles
  • Module Reflection

Topic 4

A Critical Thinker’s Mindset

  • Can you develop a critical thinker’s mindset?
  • Module Reflection

Topic 5

The Critical Thinking Process

  • Step 1 - Identifying the problem
  • Step 2 - Gather and evaluate your information
  • Step 3 - Generate alternative solutions
  • Step 4 - Select and implement a solution
  • Step 5 - Evaluate your solution
  • Reflection

Topic 6

Developing Critical Thinking Skills

  • Asking questions
  • Active listening
  • Challenging assumptions
  • Module Reflection

Topic 7

Creative Thinking Techniques

  • Brainstorming
  • Imagining the opposite
  • Mind mapping
  • De Bono’s thinking hats
  • Module Reflection

Topic 8

Root Cause Analysis Techniques

  • Identifying the cause of a problem
  • Ishikawa Diagram (Fishbone Diagram)
  • 5 Whys technique
  • SWOT analysis
  • Module Reflection

Topic 9

Using Your REACH Profile to Support Critical Thinking

  • Adapting your profile
  • Module Reflection

Topic 10

Presenting Your Recommendations

  • Seeking approval from decision makers and stakeholders
  • Module Reflection

4.8/5

from 43 responses
Download PDF Outline Duration: 2.0 Days

Plus you’ll also receive:

shield

Money Back
Guarantee

If you’re not happy with the outcomes from
the course we offer a money back guarantee

profiles

REACH
Profiles

For every participant
valued at $199 each

sick

Sick Day
Safety Net

No one left behind
with our 1/2 price re-run promise

dashboard

Development
Dashboard

12-months access to the unique REACH Future Proofing Personal Development Dashboard with personally curated learning to develop agility to adapt to different people tasks and situations.

Learn Critical Thinking Training Now

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Details:

  • Small classes, average 5 people, max 16
  • Prices excl. GST
  • Lunch and refreshments included
  • Certificate of Completion (always available in the App)
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Auckland

2-day course

ACE Training, Level 3, 46 Brown Street, Ponsonby Auckland NZ 1021

$1500.00

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ACE Training, Unit 7, 15 Sir Gil Simpson Drive Christchurch NZ 8053

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Course Outline for Critical Thinking Training

After completing this course, participants will have learned to:

Topic 1

Course Overview

  • Introduction

Topic 2

Introduction to Critical Thinking

  • Benefits of critical thinking in the workplace
  • Critical thinking as a management skill
  • What are the characteristics of a critical thinker?
  • Module Reflection

Topic 3

Other Types of Thinking

  • 5 Different thinking styles
  • Module Reflection

Topic 4

A Critical Thinker’s Mindset

  • Can you develop a critical thinker’s mindset?
  • Module Reflection

Topic 5

The Critical Thinking Process

  • Step 1 - Identifying the problem
  • Step 2 - Gather and evaluate your information
  • Step 3 - Generate alternative solutions
  • Step 4 - Select and implement a solution
  • Step 5 - Evaluate your solution
  • Reflection

Topic 6

Developing Critical Thinking Skills

  • Asking questions
  • Active listening
  • Challenging assumptions
  • Module Reflection

Topic 7

Creative Thinking Techniques

  • Brainstorming
  • Imagining the opposite
  • Mind mapping
  • De Bono’s thinking hats
  • Module Reflection

Topic 8

Root Cause Analysis Techniques

  • Identifying the cause of a problem
  • Ishikawa Diagram (Fishbone Diagram)
  • 5 Whys technique
  • SWOT analysis
  • Module Reflection

Topic 9

Using Your REACH Profile to Support Critical Thinking

  • Adapting your profile
  • Module Reflection

Topic 10

Presenting Your Recommendations

  • Seeking approval from decision makers and stakeholders
  • Module Reflection

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