Artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing rapidly offering us tools that can analyze vast amounts of information and generate insights at a speed humans cannot match. Yet, the real challenge for us is not simply using AI\'s outputs but learning to think critically about these systems. Success in an AI-enabled environment depends on our ability to evaluate AI\'s recommendations, recognize its limitations and apply our own judgment to make sound decisions.  

In this programme, you\'ll learn to build upon your critical-thinking skill set. We will explore how AI can serve as a powerful aid and not as a replacement for human reasoning. You\'ll examine the opportunities AI presents for personal and professional decision making while also addressing the risks and responsibilities that come with relying on AI-generated answers. By the end of the programme you\'ll confidently be able to integrate AI into your decision-making process as a trusted thinking partner. 

Key Competences:

• AI-Enabled Decision Making 
• Critical Thinking 
• Judgment under Uncertainty 
• Bias Awareness 
• Ethical AI Use 
• Effective Prompting 

Programme Highlights: 

• Recognize how to build trust in AI outputs and when to rely on human intuition, creativity and expertise 
• Apply AI technologies to enhance and not replace your decision making 
• Strengthen critical thinking by learning how to question, test and validate AI\'s outputs 
• Develop strategies to reduce bias, improve accuracy and ensure responsible use of AI outputs 
• Organize your interactions with AI tools to use them as a structured resource to improve decision making 

Harnessing the Power of AI and Critical Thinking for Better Decision Making is a 2-day training programme designed to help managers and business professionals make better decisions in an AI-driven environment. The programme focuses on balancing human judgment with AI-generated insights, strengthening critical thinking, and ensuring responsible and effective use of AI in everyday decision making.

Eight Programme Modules:

1 – Reviewing Your Decision-Making Process

• Reflect on your existing decision-making process from simple to complex scenarios
• Evaluate the factors that impact the quality of decision making
• Identify opportunities where AI can be integrated to enhance decision making

2 – Organizational Culture and AI Decision Making

• Evaluate individual and team decision-making culture and AI literacy
• Identify key stakeholders involved in AI-supported decisions
• Apply a framework to balance human judgment and AI assistance within your organization

3 – Where Does AI Add Value?

• Identify opportunities where AI can enhance decision-making effectiveness
• Assess the quality and accessibility of data to support reliable AI insights
• Align AI use cases with strategic business priorities

4 – Matching AI Tools to the Thought Process

• Explore different AI tools and their specific applications
• Experiment with AI tools to support and enhance critical thinking
• Evaluate the impact of AI outputs on decision quality

5 – Validating AI-Driven Recommendations

• Define evaluation criteria for AI recommendations
• Apply a “trust but verify” approach to reviewing AI outputs
• Assess decision context to determine when to accept, adapt or reject AI recommendations

6 – Improving the Quality of and Trust in AI Outputs

• Design stronger inputs using precise prompts and verified data sources
• Align AI tools with organizational context, goals and priorities
• Improve AI outputs through fact-checking and role-play exercises

7 – Ensuring Responsible AI Use

• Recognize and mitigate bias in AI outputs
• Define accountability for decisions supported by AI
• Expand organizational policies to address AI-driven decision making

8 – Building an Executable AI Action Plan

• Identify one immediate opportunity to enhance decision making with AI
• Outline steps to apply an AI-driven decision-making framework
• Develop an implementation roadmap that strengthens critical-thinking skills as AI evolves

You are a manager, leader or business professional working in an AI-driven environment and you want to sharpen your critical thinking to improve decision making. You are currently using AI tools and want to move beyond surface-level adoption toward responsible and effective integration. You have a basic understanding of AI tools and their outputs and want to strengthen your ability to evaluate AI recommendations and apply them effectively.