Professional & Personal Skills Training Program In-Person Open

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Develop the ability to analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and make logical decisions.

Dubai, UAE

2 days 14 hrs Dubai, UAE ar / 20 seats

Overview

The World Economic Forum ranks critical thinking and problem solving as the #1 skill for the future workforce. Yet studies show only 28% of professionals have received formal training in these skills. This programme develops structured thinking and problem-solving capabilities. Covering critical thinking fundamentals, cognitive biases and how to overcome them, structured problem-solving frameworks (5 Whys, Fishbone, MECE, hypothesis-driven), root cause analysis, decision-making models (decision matrices, cost-benefit, risk-based), creative thinking techniques (lateral thinking, SCAMPER, design thinking basics), and problem-solving in teams. Participants work on a real problem from their workplace and develop a structured solution.

Course Objectives

Apply critical thinking frameworks to evaluate information and arguments.
Recognise and overcome cognitive biases in decision-making.
Use structured problem-solving frameworks: 5 Whys, Fishbone, MECE.
Conduct root cause analysis systematically.
Apply decision-making models: decision matrices, cost-benefit analysis.
Use creative thinking techniques to generate innovative solutions.

Requirements

No specific background required. Suitable for all professionals.

Why This Course?

#1 Future Skill: Critical Thinking. Only 28% Trained.

WEF ranks critical thinking as the #1 future skill, yet only 28% of professionals are trained. This programme gives you the frameworks to think clearly, solve problems systematically, and make better decisions.

Course Value

Critical Thinking

Apply critical thinking frameworks to evaluate information objectively, identify assumptions, and avoid logical fallacies.

Cognitive Biases

Recognise and overcome cognitive biases — confirmation bias, anchoring, availability — that distort decision-making.

Root Cause Analysis

Use 5 Whys, Fishbone, and MECE frameworks to find root causes — not just symptoms — of problems.

Creative Thinking

Apply lateral thinking, SCAMPER, and design thinking basics to generate innovative solutions beyond the obvious.

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$900

Registration Fee

Venue Dubai Professional Skills Centre

Address Dubai, UAE

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Limited to 20 participants.

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