Webinar · MP Evolution Labs
Critical Thinking: How to Make Clear Decisions at Pivotal Moments
Budget allocation, performance reviews, strategic planning: the moments that shape an organisation's year are also the ones where decisions get made on autopilot. In 90 minutes we turn critical thinking into a practical toolkit for analysing objectively, filtering the noise and deciding with confidence.
25 September 2025
Why it matters
Why this webinar matters
At the moments that matter most for an organisation - allocating budgets, running performance reviews, setting strategy - the pressure to decide quickly and correctly is enormous. Managers and teams often fall into the trap of deciding out of routine, bias or emotional reaction, and the cost shows up as lost time, wasted resources and eroded trust.
This is where critical thinking comes in - not as abstract theory, but as a practical instrument: the ability to analyse situations objectively, filter for what is relevant, ask the right questions and reach clear, well-founded decisions.
In applied terms, critical thinking is a structured, fact-based approach to problems that weighs different perspectives; a filter that reduces the impact of emotion and prejudice on the decision-making process; and a leadership competence that helps teams work more efficiently and more coherently.
Who it is for
Who it is for.
- Managers and team leaders involved in budgeting, evaluation and planning processes
- HR and L&D managers who need to make objective decisions about developing their people
- Finance and operations professionals who manage critical resources
- Anyone who wants to sharpen their strategic thinking and stay objective when deciding
What you will take away
What you take away.
- A clear view of how to apply critical thinking to business decisions and high-stakes evaluations
- Practical tools and techniques for structuring complex decisions
- A method for filtering information and contradictory opinions so you can reach the best decision
- Clarity and confidence in your own decision-making process
On the agenda
What we cover.
How to recognise and avoid cognitive biases when making decisions
Simple methods for analysing data and complex situations
Concrete examples from budgeting, performance reviews and strategic planning
Practical steps for making clear decisions backed by solid arguments
Speakers
Who you will hear from.
Gabriela Bradea
ConsultantBusiness and financial consultant with over 15 years of experience in banking, sales and consulting for organisations. She has led strategic projects at BCR and Raiffeisen, building teams and implementing high-performing sales models. Today she works as a Senior Consultant and Trainer on leadership and management programmes. Passionate about coaching and training, she helps professionals and companies make clear decisions and realise their potential.
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Registration
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25 September 2025 · 18:00 · 1h 30min · Online, on Microsoft Teams
Registration is free. You will receive the joining link by email before the session.