Critical Thinking
This topic is about how and why do we think the way that we do. Our brains formed when societies were very different from what they are now, and this leaves us with some challenges. Poor critical thinking can lead to costly professional errors (like the ones we saw in the Post Office scandal).
It is wonderful to unlock simple tools and processes which allow us to make better decisions and improve relationships around us.
I offer training on key topics such as confirmation bias, the proximity effect and attribution error. These cognitive processes, (which can all be corrected) can lead to lack of agility and strategic thinking. And they can affect relationships too. There are great tools which can really help and change lives very quickly.
I have produced materials on critical thinking for the Home Office, which are currently available to the entire law enforcement community in the UK, and I have presented workshops on this topic to over 1000 delegates from PwC over 2 continents.
One topic of interest within critical thinking is unconscious bias. A topic that many naturally resist. There is no need for training on this topic to be negative, or make people feel uncomfortable. It is just another part of understanding the programming that we have inherited through our DNA and how to get the best out of our thinking processes.