Critical Thinking Skills 1 Day Workshop |Des Moines, IA

Get ready to level up your thinking game with our Critical Thinking Skills Workshop - your brain will thank you later!
About this Event

Event Details

Duration: 1-Day Practical Training (8 Hours)
Timing: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (including breaks)
Location: Location shared via email ( Complete Address )
Format: Classroom Training (Virtual option available on request)
Language: English
Certificate: Course Completion Certificate
PDUs Awarded: 8 Professional Development Units
Contact: [email protected]

Event Overview
In today’s fast-moving business environment, professionals are expected to make decisions quickly — but not always thoughtfully. This practical one-day Critical Thinking workshop helps participants slow down their thinking process, analyse information objectively, and make better workplace decisions with confidence.

Designed for modern workplaces where information overload, assumptions, and rushed judgement often affect outcomes, this session introduces structured thinking tools that improve clarity, problem solving, and decision quality. Participants will learn how to question assumptions, evaluate information logically, and approach challenges using proven analytical frameworks.

This is a highly interactive training experience combining discussion, guided exercises, real business scenarios, and collaborative activities that immediately translate into workplace application.

Who Should Attend
• Professionals at any level seeking stronger decision-making skills
• Team leaders and supervisors handling complex problems
• Employees involved in planning, analysis, or project execution
• Individuals who want to reduce bias and improve reasoning
• Organisations aiming to build analytical and solution-focused teams

What Participants Will Gain
• A clear understanding of what critical thinking really means in business
• Awareness of thinking habits, biases, and assumptions
• Practical tools to analyse problems before acting
• Structured methods to interpret information and data
• Improved confidence when evaluating options and making decisions
• Techniques to communicate ideas logically and persuasively

Workshop Modules & Time Schedule

09:00 AM – 09:30 AM
Registration, Introductions & Learning Expectations
Setting the context for critical thinking in modern workplaces

09:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Module 1: Foundations of Critical Thinking
Understanding rational thinking vs reactive thinking
Characteristics of effective critical thinkers
Self-assessment activity

10:30 AM – 10:45 AM
Morning Break

10:45 AM – 11:45 AM
Module 2: Barriers to Clear Thinking
How assumptions, bias, and mental shortcuts influence decisions
Introduction to cognitive bias and workplace judgement errors
Practical reflection exercise

11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
Module 3: Structured Thinking Using Bloom’s Framework
How structured questioning improves understanding
Moving from remembering information to deeper thinking levels
Practical application activity

12:45 PM – 01:45 PM
Lunch Break

01:45 PM – 02:45 PM
Module 4: Applying Critical Thinking in Real Situations
Breaking down business problems effectively
Clarifying goals, requirements, and expectations
Hands-on problem-solving exercise

02:45 PM – 03:30 PM
Module 5: Analytical Techniques for Workplace Decisions
Introduction to Root Cause Analysis
Identifying underlying issues instead of symptoms
Group analysis activity

03:30 PM – 03:45 PM
Afternoon Break

03:45 PM – 04:30 PM
Module 6: Evaluating Options & Strategic Thinking
Using SWOT and environmental analysis tools
Evaluating risks, opportunities, and alternatives
Decision-making simulation

04:30 PM – 05:00 PM
Module 7: Creative and Critical Thinking Integration
Turning analysis into actionable solutions
Building a personal critical thinking action plan
Workshop review, Q&A, and key takeaways

Why Attend This Workshop?
Organisations succeed when employees think clearly, question intelligently, and act strategically. This training equips participants with practical thinking frameworks that improve productivity, collaboration, and business outcomes while reducing costly decision errors.

Learning Methodology
Interactive discussions
Real workplace case studies
Group exercises and reflection activities
Practical tools participants can use immediately

🎓 Certification

All participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from LearneRRing, recognizing their achievement.

Exclusive OffersGroup Discounts:10% off for groups of 5-10 participants15% off for groups of 11-20 participants
Corporate & Team Training Available

Want this course delivered at your workplace or for your team? We offer customized onsite and virtual sessions for companies.📩 Email us at [email protected] for details.