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The Thinking Centre
What is Critical Thinking?
True critical thinking is rolling up your sleeves and digging beneath the surface. You gather clues, test theories, and stay open to wherever the evidence leads. This takes a certain discipline of mind. When you think critically, you're not just going along with what sounds good, which can be very tempting for all of us - you're asking "How do we know this? What might we be missing?" This is critical in our personal lives, in business and in community development. There are also misconceptions about critical thinking. For example, it is not negative thinking. See About Critical Thinking for more information.
the 70 minute problem solving session
with a fresh perspective
At The Thinking Centre, we understand that some problems need more than self-reflection or advice from familiar sources—they require a different perspective. That’s why we offer individual problem-solving sessions, where confidentiality, expertise, and clarity come together to help you navigate your toughest challenges. Sometimes, only one 70 minute problem solving session is necessary. That may either resolve the issue or lead you to a path where resolving the issue becomes a smoother process. What Makes These Sessions Unique? •Focused Problem-Solving: These sessions are designed to offer fresh perspectives, not ongoing coaching. Our goal is to help you address specific issues efficiently. •Highly Confidential: We understand the importance of trust and privacy. Rest assured that every session is handled with the highest level of confidentiality. •Expert Insights: When necessary, we connect you with experts from fields such as psychology, law, business, education, and leadership—each bringing years of experience to guide you. •Social Impact Discounts: We partner with certified NGOs to offer radically discounted rates for individuals they recommend, ensuring support reaches those who need it most. Examples of How We Help Here are just a few types of problems we'have helped clients overcome: •Navigating tough career decisions •Conflict resolution at work or within the family •Managing a sudden personal or professional crisis •Evaluating business strategies with an unbiased perspective •Finding clarity in life-altering decisions Our experts sign confidentiality agreements with us even if they have signed confidential agreements with their professional bodies. These are professionals with deep expertise in problem-solving and critical thinking. The professionals range from former business leaders, educators and psychologists. Each expert is committed to helping clients achieve breakthroughs through thoughtful inquiry and objective insight. Ready for a fresh perspective? Reach out to us today to schedule your problem-solving sessions.
Our Signature Programmes
Building better reasoning skills - one step at a time
Our programmes offer exceptional flexibility to meet your needs. Whether you prefer one-on-one coaching, interactive seminars, or structured courses, we can deliver the content in a format that works best for you. Programmes are for both adults and children. To learn more about the specific goals and quality standards for each program, please visit our Programmes page.
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A course on common sense in the workplace addresses a critical gap in professional development that traditional training often overlooks. While organizations invest heavily in technical skills, software proficiency, and industry-specific knowledge, they frequently assume employees naturally possess the interpersonal awareness, practical judgment, and situational reasoning that makes workplaces function smoothly. Common sense encompasses the unwritten rules of professional interaction, the ability to read social cues, prioritize effectively under ambiguity, and make sound decisions when formal procedures don't provide clear guidance. These skills directly impact productivity, team cohesion, and organizational culture, yet they're rarely taught explicitly. The modern workplace presents unique challenges that make common sense education more necessary than ever. Remote work has reduced opportunities for organic mentorship and observation of workplace norms, while generational differences in communication styles and expectations can create friction. Additionally, today's fast-paced environment requires employees to navigate competing priorities, manage up and across organizational hierarchies, and adapt quickly to changing circumstances—all situations where good judgment and practical wisdom are essential. A structured approach to teaching these concepts helps employees understand not just what to do, but when and how to apply different strategies based on context. Such a course would cover practical areas like professional communication etiquette, time management in collaborative environments, conflict resolution, appropriate boundary-setting, and decision-making frameworks for everyday workplace scenarios. By making these implicit expectations explicit, organizations can reduce misunderstandings, improve cross-functional collaboration, and create more inclusive environments where employees from diverse backgrounds can succeed regardless of their prior exposure to particular workplace cultures.
Fit Thinking™ is an innovative programme that integrates critical and creative thinking skills to both prevent and resolve stressful and unnecessary conflicts by using the universal power of storytelling. Through carefully crafted everyday narratives, participants analyze how characters think, make decisions, and solve problems, creating an engaging and relatable learning experience that naturally draws people in. The program's unique protocol guides participants through these stories, helping them identify thinking patterns, assumptions, and decision-making processes in a more enjoyable manner. This approach, that does not use the academic terminology normally associated with critical thinking, creates a much easier, accessible and refreshing entry point to higher-order thinking skills that resonates with both seasoned leaders and employees at all organizational levels. Fit Thinking for Teens and Fit Thinking for Children aged 8 to 12 are in development. .
Critical thinking in leadership has become paramount in our technology-driven era, where leaders face an unprecedented deluge of information, misinformation, and rapid technological change. While many consider critical thinking simply as logical analysis, it requires wider skillsets including the ability to evaluate sources, recognize cognitive biases, and synthesize information from multiple perspectives. In the context of AI, automation, and digital transformation, leaders must be especially adept at distinguishing reliable information from noise. The challenge lies in that many organizations and educational institutions claim to value critical thinking but often reduce it to basic problem-solving or decision-making frameworks. True critical thinking also involves deeper metacognitive skills - the ability to question one's own assumptions, recognize emotional influences on reasoning, and maintain intellectual humility while making decisions under uncertainty. Leaders who master these aspects of critical thinking are better equipped to navigate complex dilemmas, guide technological adoption, and encourage innovation.
Why Choose
The Thinking Centre?
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Tailored Solutions: Every individual and organization is unique. We customize programs to meet specific goals and challenges.
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Proven Expertise: With decades of combined experience, our team delivers strategies that actually work.
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Innovation & Excellence: We stay on the cutting edge of thought leadership, integrating the latest research and technologies into all we do.
What
Clients
Say
Many clients express surprise at how critical thinking transforms their decision-making beyond the workplace. We often hear:
I used to think critical thinking was just about logic and argument, but my personal relationships and how I make major life decisions.
Organizational leaders often share that while they initially sought critical thinking skills for business strategy, they found themselves applying these tools to better communicate generally, resolve complex family disputes, and even reassess long-held personal beliefs that were limiting their growth. The most touching feedback often comes from those who say: "I wish I had learned these approaches decades ago - it would have saved me from so making many costly mistakes." Also see Our Story
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The art of thinking is a dance between conscious reasoning and unconscious processing, where our minds weave together memories, experiences, and new information to create understanding.
What makes thinking particularly fascinating is how it varies from person to person: some individuals process information visually, while others think more abstractly through language and logical sequences, and still others rely heavily on emotional and experiential understanding to make better sense of the world.
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Also see The Global Call for Critical Thinking is Becoming Greater