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PD-003 Personal Development and Workplace Skills
PROGRAMME BROCHURE

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

An applied five-day programme focused specifically on Critical Thinking and Problem Solving.

Duration 5 days
Level Professional
Programme PD-003
KAIZEN EUROPEAN ACADEMY Executive & Professional Development www.kaizeneurope.academy
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Programme Overview

This five-day Kaizen European Academy programme is dedicated specifically to Critical Thinking and Problem Solving. It develops practical capability in Problem Solving through structured explanation, applied tools, realistic scenarios and guided workshops. Participants move from core concepts to hands-on application, performance control and an implementation plan that can be transferred directly to their workplace.

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Learning Objectives

Explain the essential concepts, terminology and professional context of Critical Thinking and Problem Solving.
Apply the principal methods and tools used in Critical Thinking and Problem Solving.
Analyse realistic situations and make evidence-based decisions related to Critical Thinking and Problem Solving.
Evaluate performance, risk and control requirements in Critical Thinking and Problem Solving.
Develop a practical implementation or improvement plan for Critical Thinking and Problem Solving.

Who Should Attend

Professionals, specialists, supervisors and managers whose responsibilities involve critical thinking and problem solving or who need to build practical capability in this area.

Programme Methodology

Instructor-led explanation, facilitated discussion, subject-specific case studies, practical templates, individual and group exercises, simulations or technical scenarios where appropriate, peer review and a final implementation workshop.

Learning Outcomes

Explain the essential concepts, terminology and professional context of Critical Thinking and Problem Solving. Apply the principal methods and tools used in Critical Thinking and Problem Solving. Analyse realistic situations and make evidence-based decisions related to Critical Thinking and Problem Solving. Evaluate performance, risk and control requirements in Critical Thinking and Problem Solving. Develop a practical implementation or improvement plan for Critical Thinking and Problem Solving.

Prerequisites

No formal prerequisite is required. Relevant professional experience is helpful; technical courses may assume basic familiarity with the operating environment.

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Course Outline

Day01

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Foundations and Operating Context

  • Scope, terminology and professional context of Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Current practices and emerging trends in Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Roles, responsibilities and stakeholder expectations in Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Diagnostic assessment of current Critical Thinking and Problem Solving practices
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Core Methods and Tools for Problem Solving

  • Problem definition
  • Problem framing
  • Data collection
  • Root cause analysis
Day03

Applied Practice in Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

  • 5 Whys
  • Fishbone analysis
  • Pareto analysis
  • Hypothesis testing
Day04

Performance, Risk and Control in Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

  • Option generation
  • Decision criteria
  • Weighted decision matrices
  • Risk assessment
Day05

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Integrated Workshop and Implementation

  • Bias and cognitive traps
  • Group decision-making
  • Implementation planning
  • Decision follow-up
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What You Will Receive

Programme learning materials
Practical resources and templates where applicable
Kaizen completion certificate
Participant support throughout the learning week
Kaizen European Academy

Executive & Professional Development across selected European destinations.

CONTACT & INFORMATION

Website: www.kaizeneurope.academy
Contact: www.kaizeneurope.academy/#contact