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Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving
Course Overview
This course explores real-world situations through hands-on activities. Participants will have the opportunity to use a broad range of problem-solving techniques to build their ability to analytically solve problems and make considered decisions.
Course Details
- Thursday 18th June 2026
- Online
- 6 Hours
- Mid-level leaders
Course Outline
Session 1
Welcome and Introduction
- Overview of the day, and key frames
Session 2
Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Thinking styles and types of thinking
- Cognitive biases
- Key Concepts in Analysis
- Analysis framework and activity
- Fallacies in reasoning and activity
Session 3
Problem-Solving Frameworks
- An in-depth exploration – and application of – key problem-solving frameworks:
- The Five-Whys
- Cracked-It
- Perspective-taking and Appreciate Inquiry
Session 4
Better Brainstorming – Creative approaches to idea generation and exploration
- Understanding personal and structural barriers to creativity, innovation and agility
- Exploring key approaches that address and mitigate these barriers.
Session 5
Pulling it all together
- Action planning for self, team and others
- Self-reflection
Key Learning Objectives
Explore different problem-solving models
Explore thinking styles and how to think more creatively about solutions
Present different evaluation methods to use when considering solutions
Evaluate and critique other’s reasoning
“We cannot solve our problems with the same level of thinking that created them.”
- Albert Einstein