An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Masterclass in Leadership Thinking Skills: Growth Mindset Leadership

NASBA

Course Introduction

This training course equips leaders with the cognitive tools and adaptive mindset needed to anticipate change, solve complex problems and inspire high-performing teams. Participants learn to blend rigorous critical and analytical thinking with the beliefs and behaviours of a growth-oriented leader, enabling them to reframe challenges as opportunities, foresee issues before they escalate, and build a culture where continuous learning drives performance. The course moves beyond traditional leadership competencies to sharpen decision-making, creativity and strategic foresight in a fast-changing business environment.
Across five interactive days, delegates progress from foundational thinking skills and self-awareness through to creative problem-solving, strategic planning and confident decision-making. The course combines self-assessment tools, models, case studies and group exercises to help participants recognise their own thinking and mindset preferences, coach others toward growth, and apply new approaches directly to real workplace challenges. By the end, delegates will hold a practical toolkit for thinking clearly, leading courageously and turning uncertainty into opportunity for themselves and their organisations.

This training course will highlight:

  • Growth Mindset Principles and Neuroscience
  • Critical and Analytical Thinking
  • Creative and Innovative Problem-Solving
  • Strategic and Convergent-Divergent Thinking
  • Coaching and Influential Communication

Objectives

At the end of this training course, you will learn to:

  • Assess personal thinking and mindset styles
  • Apply critical thinking to complex problems
  • Foster innovation and creative team solutions
  • Develop strategic thinking and decision-making skills
  • Build coaching and influencing communication skills

Training Methodology

This training course uses self-assessment questionnaires, mindset and thinking-style profiling tools, case studies, group exercises and facilitated discussion to build critical, creative and strategic thinking alongside growth-oriented leadership behaviours. Participants work with real workplace scenarios to practise new techniques in a supportive, non-threatening environment. Peer coaching and reflective exercises reinforce learning and support transfer back to the workplace. Interactive sessions balance theory with hands-on application throughout.

Organisational Impact

The Organisation will have the following benefits:

  • Leaders who anticipate problems proactively
  • Stronger culture of critical thinking
  • Improved innovation and creative problem-solving
  • Better strategic decision-making across teams
  • Increased employee engagement and motivation
  • Faster transfer of learning to workplace

Personal Impact

At the end of this training course, the participants will gain the following:

  • Sharper critical and analytical thinking
  • Greater confidence tackling complex issues
  • Enhanced creativity and innovative mindset
  • Stronger resilience and adaptability skills
  • Improved coaching and communication abilities
  • Practical toolkit for strategic decision-making

Who Should Attend?

This training course suits professionals who must think clearly and lead confidently through change. It also benefits those seeking to strengthen their strategic and creative thinking capabilities.

This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Leaders and Managers
  • Supervisors and Team Leaders
  • HR and Learning & Development Professionals
  •    Strategic Planning and Innovation Teams
  • High-Potential Talent Preparing for Leadership

Course Outline

Day 1

Foundations of Growth Mindset and Critical Thinking

  • Growth versus fixed mindset and its leadership impact
  • The neuroscience of mindset and behaviour change
  • Emotional triggers that limit thinking and performance
  • The critical thinking process for identifying issues
  • Gathering and organising information for decisions
  • Distinguishing between solving problems and finding solutions
  • Evaluating outcomes and refining approaches
Day 2

Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence and Analytical Thinking

  • Tools for building leadership self-awareness
  • Understanding personal thinking and communication styles
  • Emotional intelligence and its role in leadership
  • Data analysis and statistical reasoning fundamentals
  • Effective questioning and active listening skills
  • Logical reasoning to reach sound conclusions
  • Selecting the right research tools and resources
Day 3

Creative Thinking and Innovation Leadership

  • Challenging self-imposed assumptions and creative blocks
  • Sources of good ideas and innovation
  • Multiple intelligences and lessons in creativity
  • Coaching teams toward a growth mindset
  • Building a culture of learning and innovation
  • Overcoming resistance to change and new ideas
  • Leadership dialogues that influence and align teams
Day 4

Strategic Thinking and Influential Communication

  • Core concepts and definitions of strategy
  • Distinguishing good strategy from bad strategy
  • Practical techniques for thinking strategically
  • Comparing strategic leadership with daily operations
  • Clear communication and navigating difficult conversations
  • Techniques for influencing and persuading others
  • Aligning strategic and operational goals
Day 5

Convergent, Divergent Thinking and Strategic Action Planning

  • Convergent thinking for efficient, focused solutions
  • Divergent thinking to identify new opportunities
  • Assessing ideas from multiple perspectives
  • Integrating strategic thinking into daily decisions
  • Setting goals and OKRs for development
  • Building a personal leadership action plan
  •  Course wrap-up and feedback session

Certificate

On successful completion of this training course, Oxford Management Centre Certificate with eligible Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) from National Registry of CPE Sponsor will be awarded to the delegates

Accreditation

NASBA
Masterclass in Leadership Thinking Skills: Growth Mindset Leadership
Duration
5 Days
Format
Classroom
Language
English
Certificate
Yes
Choose the date and location that suits you:
Classroom Sessions
Milan
07 - 11 Sep 2026
Fee: $ 5,950
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While, online training fees cover the course presentation and digital documentation and relevant materials.

The Oxford Management Centre Certificate of Completion with corresponding CPE credits shall be awarded to delegates who has successfully completed the training course.

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  • Registration Confirmation
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