Cut through complexity with a structured approach to problem-solving, decision-making, and turning information into intelligent action.
In today’s high-speed, high-volume business world, critical thinking isn’t a soft skill — it’s a strategic survival tool. Our structured approach transforms complexity into clarity by giving individuals and teams a repeatable, rigorous framework for making smart decisions under pressure.
Asking better questions
Our critical thinking framework enables you to think more strategically, driving ever more powerful outcomes for you and your organisation.
Data is abundant. Time is scarce. And the space between strategy and execution is where most good ideas go to die.
Our Critical Thinking philosophy, powered by the Kepner-Fourie methodology, gives professionals the tools to cut through the noise and move from vague inputs to confident, evidence-based action.
Rooted in the legacy of Charles Kepner (Apollo 13 mission expert) and Matthys Fourie (corporate problem-solver), combined with proven innovation techniques, and refined through decades of OnTrack’s award-winning facilitation, this approach converts cognitive overload into a competitive advantage.
From navigating cross-functional tension to closing the gap between strategic intent and operational delivery — this framework helps teams think better, faster, and more decisively.
Critical thinking isn’t just about asking better questions — it’s about knowing what to do with the answers. In high-stakes, high-noise environments, clarity becomes your edge — and strategic thinking becomes your strongest asset.
This isn’t just theory. The Critical Thinking framework is applied in real time — to live business problems, strategy challenges, and implementation gaps. The result? Teams who think clearly, act decisively, and deliver with confidence. It helps make your thinking more visible — ensuring you cn gain full commitment from others to help make solutions reality.
39%
A shifting landscape
39% of core skills will change by 2030 — and decision-making is at the top of the list. (World Economic Forum)
75%
Organising thought
75% of employees say they feel overloaded by information at work. (McKinsey Global Institute)
3.5x
Empowering creativity
Teams trained in structured problem-solving generate 3.5× more effective ideas. (Creativity & Innovation studies)
With our Critical Thinking framework, professionals learn how to stop reacting and start reasoning. They navigate ambiguity, prioritise under pressure, and turn complexity into competitive advantage — not just once, but every time it matters.
Think clearly. Act decisively.
In fast-moving, high-stakes environments, it's not enough to work harder — you have to think smarter. This framework equips professionals with decision-making skills that scale with complexity.
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ThinkingWise
Turn ambiguity into clarity by framing vague or complex issues into defined problem statements.
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PriorityWise
Focus on what matters most — using structured criteria to make strategic, impact-driven choices.
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SolutionWise
Move beyond brainstorming with a phased, outcome-oriented solution process that drives real value.
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RiskWise
Anticipate what could go wrong — and fix what caused it. Build resilience with root cause analysis and implementation safeguards.
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CauseWise
7 questions from 3 perspectives that find the root cause of any challenge.
Critical thinking is no longer optional. It's the difference between reacting and responding — between strategy that sounds good, and strategy that gets done. Our framework builds the decision-making capability modern organisations need to lead with clarity and deliver with confidence.
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