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Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Masterclass

Develop practical judgement by examining evidence, testing assumptions and comparing possible responses.

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Purpose

Develop practical judgement by examining evidence, testing assumptions and comparing possible responses.

Who it is for

Professionals, team leaders, entrepreneurs and individuals who want a clearer approach to decisions and everyday problems.

Intended outcomes

  • Separate a fact from an assumption or interpretation.

  • Define a problem before choosing a response.

  • Compare options using consequences and constraints.

  • Explain the reasoning behind a decision.

  • Review a practical response and learn from the result.

Content & experience

  • Evidence & Assumptions

  • Problem Definition

  • Questions That Clarify

  • Options & Trade-offs

  • Practical Decisions

  • Review & Learning

How learning works

Case discussions, reasoning exercises, practical scenarios and feedback on a participant-chosen problem.

What you can take forward

A decision brief outlining a real problem, the evidence, possible responses and a justified next action.

Practical outcome

Examine assumptions, compare options and develop a practical response to a real problem.

Relevant programme leadership

Master Chimbala works across project leadership, communication, enterprise and public-interest practice, where decisions must account for different perspectives and constraints. He draws on those experiences to connect evidence, assumptions and practical consequences in problem-solving.