Critical Thinking At Work | Smarter Decisions Every Day

Sharpen decisions & problem-solving | Spot biases, ask smarter questions & use clear frameworks to lead with confidence

What you'll learn

Spot and reduce common cognitive biases that cloud workplace judgment

Apply decision-making frameworks to make smarter calls under pressure

Use critical thinking skills to ask sharper questions and uncover hidden assumptions

Lead constructive debates that spark innovation rather than conflict

Communicate decisions with clarity and confidence in team settings

Strengthen team trust and psychological safety by modeling transparency

Anticipate disruption with scenario planning and resilient thinking

Turn logical analysis into influence and persuasive communication

Requirements

No prior experience with critical thinking or leadership training is required

A willingness to challenge assumptions and test new approaches at work

Access to a workplace, team, or project where you can apply the tools immediately

Curiosity, openness, and the drive to strengthen decision-making confidence

Description

This course contains artificial intelligence.Critical thinking isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the competitive advantage that separates effective leaders from everyone else. In today’s fast-moving workplace, managers and professionals are bombarded with information, pressured to make decisions quickly, and expected to guide teams with confidence. This course equips you to spot hidden biases, ask smarter questions under pressure, and apply clear decision-making frameworks that improve results in real business contexts.At Pursuing Wisdom Academy, we have been helping learners since 2018. I am Crystal Hutchinson Tummala, and I am humbled that more than 100,000 students worldwide have trusted our programs to sharpen their skills and careers. This course takes proven leadership psychology and translates it into practical steps you can use immediately to build clarity, earn trust, and influence outcomes.By the end of this course, you will be able to:Identify and reduce cognitive biases in daily decisionsApply critical thinking frameworks in high-pressure momentsLead constructive debates that drive innovationCommunicate clearly and respectfully during disagreementsStrengthen team trust and psychological safetyPrepare for disruption and adapt with resilienceEvery lecture is concise, engaging, and designed for immediate application—so you begin seeing progress in your work from the very first module.Enroll today and join thousands of learners already developing smarter thinking and stronger leadership with Pursuing Wisdom Academy.This course contains promotional materials.

Overview

Section 1: Spotting Biases & Building Awareness

Lecture 1 Welcome & Why Critical Thinking Matters

Lecture 2 Spotting Hidden Biases

Lecture 3 The Modern Leader’s Thinking Landscape

Lecture 4 Great Progress — Keep Going

Section 2: Asking Better Questions Under Pressure

Lecture 5 Asking Better Questions

Lecture 6 Smart Choices Under Pressure

Lecture 7 Decision Tools Every Leader Needs

Lecture 8 Staying Strong Midway

Section 3: From Logic to Influence

Lecture 9 Strategic Thinking to See the Bigger Picture

Lecture 10 Constructive Debate as Innovation

Lecture 11 Persuasion When Facts Don’t Work

Lecture 12 You’re Building Real Momentum

Section 4: Applying Critical Thinking with Teams

Lecture 13 Communicating Through Disagreement

Lecture 14 Making Your Voice Heard Respectfully

Lecture 15 Body Language for Leaders

Lecture 16 Finish Strong — You’re Almost There

Section 5: Future Thinking & Integration

Lecture 17 Thinking Ahead in Disruptive Times

Lecture 18 Leading Through Change Communication

Lecture 19 Reflection & Action Plan

Managers, team leads, and supervisors who want to make clearer, faster decisions under pressure,Professionals in business, operations, and project management seeking practical critical thinking tools,Leaders looking to improve collaboration, communication, and trust in their teams,Ambitious professionals who want to stand out in today’s fast-paced corporate culture,Anyone preparing for leadership roles and wanting to boost strategic and analytical skills