Course

Flexible Thinking Training

Develop the mental flexibility to adapt your thinking, apply effective mental models from multiple disciplines, and make better decisions by choosing the right approach for changing situations.

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Individuals from £14.99 UK|EAME
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  1. ENTRY-LEVEL / JUNIOR
Flexible Thinking Training
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Course outcomes

  • By the end of the Flexible Thinking course, participants will apply a broad latticework of mental models to think more clearly and make better decisions. They will move beyond habitual ways of reasoning, combine models from multiple disciplines, and adapt their thinking effectively as contexts and challenges evolve.

Who is this course for?

Flexible Thinking Training is designed for professionals, managers, and leaders who want to strengthen their adaptability, broaden their thinking, and apply a wider range of mental models to solve problems and make better decisions in complex environments.

Delivery options

Group size: Workshops, from 2-hour sessions to full-day, for small (up to 12), medium (up to 25), or large groups up to 50. High-impact keynote sessions of up to 90 minutes, for audiences from 51 to 200+ participants.

Measurement: We monitor progress to levels 1 and 2 of the Kirkpatrick model, and can support your internal monitoring through to levels 3 and 4. We have the capacity to use milestone charts, post-training action programmes, and coaching.

Course content

Why models work

Seeing trends, types, and patterns in data and events.

Applying models

Understanding the difference between applying and mis-applying a model.

Models and systems

Exploring how organisational systems struggle to adopt new models and what to do about it.

Alternating models

Trying different models to find the best fit and toggling between alternative approaches.

The eternal student

Developing a learning organisation and cultivating a growth mindset.

Learning routes

Choose your learning route

For individuals

Individual learners

Individual learner access is handled through LearnFlix.

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For teams

Teams and organisations

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UK|EAME / USA from £1,850 / $2,960

Frequently asked questions

How does cognitive flexibility training benefit corporate leadership?

Cognitive flexibility training helps leaders adapt to changing circumstances, consider multiple perspectives, and respond more effectively to uncertainty. By expanding the range of mental models they can apply, leaders become better equipped to solve complex problems, make balanced decisions, and guide teams through change with greater confidence.

What is the difference between flexible thinking and rigid thinking?

Flexible thinking involves adapting ideas, questioning assumptions, and considering alternative approaches when circumstances change. Rigid thinking relies on fixed beliefs or familiar methods, even when they are no longer effective. Developing flexible thinking enables individuals to respond more creatively and make better decisions in dynamic business environments.

How are a growth mindset and flexible thinking connected?

A growth mindset encourages people to see challenges as opportunities to learn and improve, while flexible thinking provides the practical ability to adapt ideas and approaches as new information emerges. Together, they help individuals embrace change, learn from experience, and develop more resilient, effective ways of solving problems.

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