When problems become more complex, old ways of thinking are no longer enough:

• Problems recur repeatedly and are addressed multiple times without lasting resolution, as only the “symptoms” are treated, not the root causes.
• Making decisions without confidence relying too much on intuition, past experience, or time pressure, often leads to risks and errors.
• Getting caught up in day-to-day tasks, losing leadership and control, and reacting passively to complex, multi-dimensional challenges.

Master a mindset that enables you to address the right problems, in the right way, at the right time, creating greater value and advancing further in your career.

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Comprehensive Program Solutions

In today’s volatile business environment, the question is no longer “if problems exist,” but “when they arise - early or late, simple or complex”. To address this, PACE Institute of Management has designed the program “Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Skills” to help participants:

• Build a scientific and systematic foundation for identifying, analyzing, and addressing problems.
• Apply proven methods, models, and thinking tools to approach problems logically, multi-dimensionally, and effectively.
• Strengthen critical thinking, creativity, and evidence-based decision-making—moving beyond intuition or habitual responses.
• Transform “problem-solving” into a core competency that drives growth and creates career differentiation.

Opening Date	Schedule	Study Time
06/04/2026 | HCMC	Monday, Wednesday, Friday	18:00 - 21:00	REGISTER
08/04/2026 | Hanoi	Wednesday, Thursday	08:30 - 11:30 & 13:00 - 16:00	REGISTER

Who is this program for?

Top-level executives, including business owners, boards members/Board

Middle Managers - Functional directors and managers, chiefs/heads and deputy heads

Those who wish to enhance their training, coaching, and mentoring skills

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What results were obtained from the program?

Identify the true root causes of problems, distinguish clearly between symptoms, causes, and consequences, and deliver precise, sustainable solutions.

Make confident, effective decisions based on logical thinking, data, and scientific methods.

Take a proactive approach to challenges, shifting from reactive problem-handling to leading issues and creating value for the organization.

Program Content

Section	Content
Part I Overview & Thinking Foundations	Essential thinking types for problem-solving: holistic, analytical, systems, logical, creative, and critical thinking.  BANI, AI, workforce trends, and problem-solving challenges in the new era.  Data-driven thinking frameworks in the AI era.
Part II Thinking Methods for Effective Problem-Solving	Common thinking tools and techniques (Brainstorming, Mind Mapping, etc.) SCAMPER – An advanced creative thinking method to generate innovative and differentiated ideas. Design Thinking – A human-centered approach to develop optimal solutions for solving complex problems efficiently.  Breakthrough Thinking – A method for generating transformative and breakthrough insights.  Integrating these techniques and methods to strengthen thinking capabilities.
Part III Problem-Solving & Decision-Making Process	Identifying the problem – key techniques and classic tools. Analyzing and tracing root causes. Developing solutions – criteria for a viable solution. Decision-making, solution implementation, and execution principles.
Part IV Creativity in Effective Problem-Solving	The philosophy of creativity in problem-solving.  Criteria for a truly innovative solution.  Advanced creative methods to enhance problem-solving effectiveness.

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