{"id":10175,"date":"2026-04-09T23:01:43","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T23:01:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bcl.training\/?page_id=10175"},"modified":"2026-05-05T08:11:05","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T08:11:05","slug":"critical-thinking","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bcl.training\/?page_id=10175","title":{"rendered":"Critical Thinking"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"header lo\">\n<h1>Critical Thinking<\/h1>\n<h3><b>Critical Thinking, Creative Problem Solving &#038; Decision-making<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"quickdetails lo\">\n<div>NZ$1,500<\/div>\n<div>AU$1,400<\/div>\n<div>2 Days (NZDT)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pgblock lo\">\n<div class=\"pgcol left\">\n<div class=\"ico\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/logicdialbg.svg\">\n\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pgcol mid\">\n<h3>Best Investment in People? Develop Cognition<\/h3>\n<p>The ability to think quickly and clearly, to be creative in finding solutions, and to take the right decisions with awareness of the impact of time, are cornerstones of being human. Over two days, this course takes you from Critical Thinking 101, through to creative problem-solving techniques, and to decision frameworks.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"fa-ul indented\">\n<li><span class=\"fa-li\"><i class=\"fa-light fa-lightbulb\"><\/i><\/span>Think quickly and clearly, using mental frameworks\n<li><span class=\"fa-li\"><i class=\"fa-light fa-lightbulb\"><\/i><\/span>Factor time into processes and decisions\n<li><span class=\"fa-li\"><i class=\"fa-light fa-lightbulb\"><\/i><\/span>Communicate with empathy and without ambiguity\n<li><span class=\"fa-li\"><i class=\"fa-light fa-lightbulb\"><\/i><\/span>Develop a critical appreciation of the strengths and weaknesses of AI\n<\/ul>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pgcol right\">\n<h3><i class=\"fa-light fa-cubes\"><\/i>Hands-on workshops<\/h3>\n<p>Each of the 8 sessions comprises theory, several Australasian examples, and a few warm-up thinking exercises.<\/p>\n<p>Summarising each session is a group exercise, bringing together all the tools learned to solve a practical problem.<\/p>\n<p>The instructor will constantly look for ways to adapt the learning to your own situation, making this feel more &#8216;workshop&#8217; than passive training.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"fa-ul indented\">\n<li><span class=\"fa-li\"><i class=\"fa-light fa-lightbulb\"><\/i><\/span>&nbsp;\n<li><span class=\"fa-li\"><i class=\"fa-light fa-lightbulb\"><\/i><\/span>&nbsp;\n<li><span class=\"fa-li\"><i class=\"fa-light fa-lightbulb\"><\/i><\/span>&nbsp;\n<li><span class=\"fa-li\"><i class=\"fa-light fa-lightbulb\"><\/i><\/span>&nbsp;\n<li><span class=\"fa-li\"><i class=\"fa-light fa-lightbulb\"><\/i><\/span>&nbsp;\n<\/ul>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pgblock lo\">\n<div class=\"pgcol left\">\n<h3><i class=\"fa-light fa-square-check\"><\/i>Practical Outcomes<\/h3>\n<p>Just a few examples of great outcomes:<\/p>\n<p>Use time more effectively. Understand its impact and make it a part of every process. Time is our precious resource.<\/p>\n<p>Use mental tools, not intellectual &#8216;might&#8217;. Simplify and solve in smaller steps using techniques and tools. Build confidence.<\/p>\n<p>Explore fantastic creative techniques and apply them back at work to bring the rest of the team along on your journey.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"fa-ul indented\">\n<li><span class=\"fa-li\"><i class=\"fa-light fa-lightbulb\"><\/i><\/span>&nbsp;\n<li><span class=\"fa-li\"><i class=\"fa-light fa-lightbulb\"><\/i><\/span>&nbsp;\n<li><span class=\"fa-li\"><i class=\"fa-light fa-lightbulb\"><\/i><\/span>&nbsp;\n<li><span class=\"fa-li\"><i class=\"fa-light fa-lightbulb\"><\/i><\/span>&nbsp;\n<li><span class=\"fa-li\"><i class=\"fa-light fa-lightbulb\"><\/i><\/span>&nbsp;\n<\/ul>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pgcol mid\">\n<h3><i class=\"fa-light fa-screen-users\"><\/i>Course Delivery<\/h3>\n<p>While it&#8217;s great to be in-person with the instructor, this course works extremely well remotely too. Participants are mentally &#8216;present&#8217; in each exercise, and working with others who might be in-person or remote. Group work is optionally on paper and\/or virtual whiteboards. Communicating how we think is a big takeaway.<\/p>\n<p>Each of the 8 sessions introduces 3 tools and\/or techniques, building a sizeable toolset. This is reinforced with a 24-card deck &#8212; one handy takeaway quick-reference card per tool or technique. Very useful back in the office! The course is delivered progressively, giving the distinct feeling of building a personal thinking toolset.<\/p>\n<p>There are four approachable scenarios used to contextualise the learning: a large Government agency, an eCommerce startup, a Power Company, and a Recreational Marina. The course can also be adapted to your own scenario (please talk with us).<\/p>\n<ul class=\"fa-ul indented\">\n<li><span class=\"fa-li\"><i class=\"fa-light fa-lightbulb\"><\/i><\/span>&nbsp;\n<li><span class=\"fa-li\"><i class=\"fa-light fa-lightbulb\"><\/i><\/span>&nbsp;\n<li><span class=\"fa-li\"><i class=\"fa-light fa-lightbulb\"><\/i><\/span>&nbsp;\n<li><span class=\"fa-li\"><i class=\"fa-light fa-lightbulb\"><\/i><\/span>&nbsp;\n<li><span class=\"fa-li\"><i class=\"fa-light fa-lightbulb\"><\/i><\/span>&nbsp;\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- COLUMN RIGHT: DATES & LOCATIONS --><\/p>\n<div class=\"pgcol right\">\n<h3><i class=\"fa-light fa-map-location-dot\"><\/i>Dates &amp; Locations<\/h3>\n<p>Click an event from this list for more course details. Every event can be attended in-person or virtually.<\/p>\n<p>There is no country restriction. Events are run per NZDT, 9am-4pm:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"fa-ul\">\n<li><span class=\"fa-li\"><i class=\"fa-light fa-ticket-perforated\"><\/i><\/span><a class=\"productlink\" href=\"#\">21-22 May 2026, Wellington CBD<\/a>\n<li><span class=\"fa-li\"><i class=\"fa-light fa-ticket-perforated\"><\/i><\/span><a class=\"productlink\" href=\"#\">22-23 June 2026, Wellington CBD<\/a>\n<li><span class=\"fa-li\"><i class=\"fa-light fa-ticket-perforated\"><\/i><\/span><a class=\"productlink\" href=\"#\">27-28 July 2026, Wellington CBD<\/a>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Alternatively use a button below to email us, to book any course, or to ask for a call back to discuss options:<\/p>\n<div class=\"action\">\n<div class=\"button email\">Email Us<\/div>\n<div class=\"button book\">Book Now<\/div>\n<div class=\"button call\">Get a Call<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pgblock lo\">\n<div class=\"pgcol\">\n<h3><i class=\"fa-sharp fa-light fa-head-side-brain\"><\/i>Five Fascinating Out-takes<\/h3>\n<p>Whether you are self-funding, or continuing a workplace-sponsored PDP (Professional Development Plan), here are five great excerpts from the course to persuade  you &#8212; and perhaps also your line manager, capability lead or HR department &#8212; to add these skills to your portfolio:\n\t<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pgblock lo\">\n<div class=\"pgcol five\">\n<div class=\"colflag\"><i class=\"fa-duotone fa-solid fa-circle-1\"><\/i><\/div>\n<h4>Coherence<\/h4>\n<p>An AI-age essential skill is to understand coherence vs cogence. AI hallucinates uncontrollably. We do not<br \/>\n<a href=\"#\">see more&#8230;<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"pgcol five\">\n<div class=\"colflag\"><i class=\"fa-duotone fa-solid fa-circle-2\"><\/i><\/div>\n<h4>Decisions<\/h4>\n<p>Everyone makes 3 types of decision, consciously or not, across 11 interconnected personal\/work areas<br \/>\n<a href=\"#\">see more&#8230;<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"pgcol five\">\n<div class=\"colflag\"><i class=\"fa-duotone fa-solid fa-circle-3\"><\/i><\/div>\n<h4>Whole brain<\/h4>\n<p>Right brain vs left brain? Not quite &#8212; our minds are far, far more flexible than that. Think with your whole brain!<br \/>\n<a href=\"#\">see more&#8230;<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"pgcol five\">\n<div class=\"colflag\"><i class=\"fa-duotone fa-solid fa-circle-4\"><\/i><\/div>\n<h4>ATRQ<\/h4>\n<p>Ask The Right Question: Socratic Questioning, simplified. Powerful in today&#8217;s world<br \/>\n<a href=\"#\">see more<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"pgcol five\">\n<div class=\"colflag\"><i class=\"fa-duotone fa-solid fa-circle-5\"><\/i><\/div>\n<h4>Brainstorming<\/h4>\n<p>Thinking outside the box, together? Better yet: eliminate the box 100%. 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