Programme Overview

In today's increasingly complex and uncertain environment, the quality of decision-making has become a critical differentiator between organisations that merely react and those that consistently create value. Boards and executive leaders are required to navigate technological disruption, geopolitical shifts, evolving stakeholder expectations, and emerging risks, often with incomplete information and competing priorities.

While organisations have access to unprecedented amounts of data, effective leadership depends not on information alone, but on the ability to think critically, challenge assumptions, and make sound judgments. Without disciplined thinking, cognitive biases, groupthink, and blind spots can undermine strategic decisions and organisational performance.

This PowerTalk explores how boards and Executive Committees can strengthen decision quality by fostering a culture of critical thinking, constructive challenge, and evidence-based judgment. Participants will gain insights into practical approaches and proven frameworks that enhance strategic decision-making, improve governance effectiveness, and build organisational resilience in an increasingly dynamic landscape.
Join us for an engaging discussion on how critical thinking can serve as a scalable leadership capability and a sustainable source of competitive advantage.

 


 

Learning Outcomes

Participants will be able to:

  • Embed the mindsets: Instil mindsets that elevate critical thinking and enhance decision quality and consistency across the organization. 

  • Apply structured frameworks: Strengthen rigor, speed, and judgment in decision-making, while minimizing biases that hinder outcomes. 

  • Create competitive advantage: Leverage critical thinking as a scalable capability to drive resilience, governance, and sustained performance.


Target Audience

  • Board of Directors

  • C-suite Leaders
     

ICDM Virtual Classroom
26 Jun 2026
02:30pm – 04:00pm
Alex Kock Senior Vice President & Managing Director, BTS, Myrna Thabet Associate Director, BTS
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Speakers

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Alex Kock
Senior Vice President & Managing Director, BTS
Myrna Thabet Profile Photo
Myrna Thabet
Associate Director, BTS

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