Effective critical thinkers are those who can powerfully make use of their thinking faculty to become more reasonable and objective than their peers, hence deriving interesting and relevant methods to handle situations, analyse and be creative, make vital decisions and solve problems efficiently.

This Critical Thinking course is thus designed to bring out the natural reasoning and clear thinking ability in the new entrant senior staff officers. Incorporating Neuro-Linguistic Programming principles and techniques, the participants will definitely find this intensive and dynamic course a refreshing and empowering experience.

Objective

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Strengthen appreciation of the importance of critical thinking in effective decision- making.
• Recognize the defining characteristics of critical thinkers and how they shape reasoning.
• Identify and challenge logical fallacies that weaken arguments.
• Differentiate and apply deductive and inductive reasoning in problem-solving.
• Formulate and evaluate different types of critical questions to deepen analysis.
• Break down the structure of arguments to assess validity and soundness.
• Distinguish between logic and emotion when listening and evaluating perspectives.
• Apply critical thinking to decision-making under uncertainty with confidence.
• Detect and respond to misinformation and fake news effectively.
• Integrate ethical reasoning into analysis for balanced judgment.
• Synthesize diverse viewpoints into coherent and well-supported conclusions.
• Communicate critical thinking insights clearly, persuasively, and with impact.

Outline

• The Importance of Critical Thinking for Smarter Decisions and Problem-Solving.
• Characteristics of Critical Thinkers in Sharp Clear Reasoning.
• Knowing Fallacies with Critical Thinking to Spot Flaws.
• Deductive vs Inductive Reasoning for Thinking Well
• Types of Critical Questions to Uncover Deeper Insights
• The Structure of Argument for Winning Thoughts
• How to Listen for Logic vs Emotion
• Decision-Making Under Uncertainty for Confident Choices
• Identifying Misinformation and Fake News to Stay Credible

Who should attend

Anyone seeking to improve critical thinking and decision-making skills

Methodology

The course will:

• include realistic role-play sessions and other experiential activities to make learning more effective, practical and real
• include interactive tools to “probe the comfort zone” for deeper reflection and in-depth understanding
• employ powerful accelerated learning to heighten motivation, boost learning capability and awareness of skills acquired.
• utilize proven dynamic presentation techniques to make the session very interesting to increase knowledge and enhance learning enjoyment
• include group discussions, actual case examples, feedback from individuals and whole group as well as trainer’s customized guidance to maximize the participants’ learning abilities for real-life applications

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Wekie Tay's Profile

WEKIE TAY BA (Sociology and Economics), Distinguished Toastmaster (highest award in public speaking), Prof. Cert. Criminology and Behavioral Psychology, Cert. Counseling Psychology
Winner of over 247 national and regional Public Speaking Contests and Awards
Multiple-times Singapore National Impromptu Speech Champion
Multiple-times Division International Speech Champion
Multiple-times Division Speech Evaluation Champion
Multiple-times Division Impromptu Speech Champion
Multiple-times Division Humorous Speech Champion
Group Facilitator, Our Singapore Conversations
Neuro-Linguistic Programming Trainer (USA), NLP Master Practitioner
Design Human Engineering Practitioner (USA)
Mind Mastery Practitioner (Australia)
Certified Mental Toughness Coach (USA)
Certified Mental Toughness Facilitator
Certified Stress Management Consultant
Certified Neuroscience Coach
American Management Association Certified Trainer
NUS Outstanding Young Alumni Award Winner
Contributing Co-Author of International Book Award Winner, ‘Heart of a Toastmaster’
Co-Author, ‘The DNA of Success Stories:
How to Maximize Success in Your Life’
Workplace Expert and Co-Host, SPH Radio podcast series, ‘Workplace Take 2!’

Wekie Tay is a highly sought-after public speaker, regional trainer, and achievement coach with over 35 years of experience, having trained over 110,000 individuals across Singapore, the USA, and Asia. Specializing in professional excellence, leadership, communication, and motivation, he has conducted impactful sessions for diverse audiences and industries.

A Certified NLP Trainer, Distinguished Toastmaster, and Mental Toughness Coach, Wekie has won over 240 public speaking awards and held numerous leadership roles in training and Toastmasters. He co-authored the international bestseller The DNA of Success Stories and contributed to Heart of a Toastmaster, an award-winning book.

Fluent in Mandarin and English, Wekie has been featured in major media such as The Straits Times, LianHe ZaoBao, and SPH Radio, where he co-hosted the podcast Workplace Take 2!. He holds credentials in counseling psychology, criminology, and stress management, and regularly works with organizations to boost sales, leadership, and communication performance.

Wekie is passionate about helping others excel beyond excellence through dynamic, real-world training and mentorship.