Think Smart: Unlocking Your Critical Thinking Potential
Strategies for Better Judgment and Superior Decision-Making

Course Description
In our fast-paced world, the sheer amount of information we encounter daily can make decision-making seem overwhelming. Often, people fall back on biases and heuristics, leading them to conclusions that may be flawed. The key to success lies in critical thinking—using objective and rational analysis to arrive at the most informed conclusions.
This course is designed to equip leaders with the tools to refine the critical thinking abilities of their teams. You'll learn how to enhance critical thinking to sidestep deceptive fallacies, identify misleading cognitive biases, construct stronger arguments, refine judgment, and boost decision-making efficiency. Under the guidance of instructor Sean Lim, you'll acquire skills that will empower your team or company to innovate, tackle challenges, and adapt to change more effectively.
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What You'll Gain
✅ Distinguishing between critical and strategic thinking
✅ Reducing the impact of poor judgments
✅ Identifying cognitive biases
✅ Applying counterfactual thinking
✅ Overcoming the hurdle of loss aversion
✅ Steering clear of logical fallacies
✅ Fostering a culture that values critical thinking
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Course Content
✏️ Introduction to Critical Thinking
✏️ Explanation of cognitive biases
✏️ Explanation of the REF method (Regularity, Exposure, Feedback)
✏️ Definition and purpose of counterfactual thinking
✏️ Understanding loss aversion and its impact
✏️ Overview of common logical fallacies
✏️ Explanation of framing techniques in persuasion
✏️ Organizing Critical Thinking Workshops
✏️ Tracking Progress in Critical Thinking
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Who Should Attend
✅ This training is essential for all employees in an organisation.
✅ Professionals seeking to enhance decision-making skills: Ideal for professionals in any industry aiming to improve decision-making abilities crucial for navigating complex scenarios effectively.
✅ Managers and leaders looking to improve team critical thinking: Tailored for leaders seeking to cultivate a culture of analytical thinking within their teams to drive organizational success.
✅ Individuals interested in understanding cognitive biases and fallacies: Suited for those eager to explore how cognitive biases and logical fallacies impact decision-making and behavior.
✅ Anyone involved in problem-solving and analysis: Designed for individuals in roles requiring effective problem-solving and analysis, such as data analysts, project managers, consultants, and researchers.
✅ Students aiming to develop strong analytical abilities: Ideal for students at all educational levels seeking to enhance academic performance and prepare for future career success through improved critical thinking skills.
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Pre-requisites
📚 Trainees should possess a working proficiency of the English language.
📚 No prior professional experience or qualifications are required for this course.
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Course Completion
🎓 Trainees must complete all lectures and pass all quizzes to be awarded a Certificate of Completion by Udemy.
🎓 The quizzes consist of practical exercises, making use of illustrative scenarios based on real world situations
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Trainer's Profile
Sean Lim
Managing Director at Peacemakers
Internationally accredited and certified as a mediator since 2016, Sean’s mediation practice focuses on commercial disputes. He has successfully mediated numerous commercial cases including employment, insurance, shareholding, investment, and medical disputes, and his clients include private companies, non-governmental organisations, as well as public sector entities.
Sean is certified with the Singapore International Mediation Institute, and has extensive experience in international commercial mediation from his time with the Singapore International Mediation Centre and as the founding Registrar of Sage Mediation. Sean is also an Associate Mediator with and coach for the Singapore Mediation Centre. Sean was also part of the pioneering team which established a Healthcare and Medical Disputes Mediation Unit for Singapore's Ministry of Health, where he assisted with the resolution of a major disease outbreak in Singapore that resulted in 8 deaths.
Since his student days at the National University of Singapore, Sean has been involved in mediation education among the youth. Sean regularly teaches peer mediation and conflict resolution skills to youth and educators from primary to tertiary levels across Asia. He was part of the founding committee of the International Mediation Singapore, Singapore's first international mediation moot competition organised alongside the signing of the Singapore Convention on Mediation. Sean has coached Singapore’s teams for international negotiation and mediation competitions, and regularly serves as a competition judge. He continues to inspire and impact youth through tailored coaching workshops and the annual Peacemakers Conference, imparting peacemaking to the next generation.
Sean’s personal mission to create social change and make a difference in the community also permeates his other ventures and interests. His interest in healthcare and advocacy work started with his family as they battled through a terminal illness diagnosis in 2006. Sean founded ReSupp, a wellness brand which combines the best of Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine, and served as its CEO. Sean also serves as a consultant for governmental and private entities on upskilling and training support at the workplace, and his work has impacted thousands of PMETs around the world.
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