Critical thinking, made practical.
Critical thinking training, assessment design, and practical tools for organisations and educators working in complex, fast-moving environments.
Upgrade the Way You Think
Train your mind to think more critically, question more effectively and navigate complexity with confidence
Why Critical Thinking Matters
In complex, fast-moving environments, judgement matters more than ever – we help you answer questions that count.
We’re surrounded by information. What’s missing is judgement.
Whether you’re leading a team, teaching students, writing policy, or making high-stakes decisions, the real challenge is often the same:
- What should we believe?
- What matters most here?
- What’s the strongest case for each option?
- What are we assuming without realising it?
My work helps people slow down just enough to think clearly – and then act with confidence.
Dr Roy van den Brink-Budgen is widely recognised in the field of critical thinking.
For over three decades, he has supported organisations and educators through staff training, teaching, assessment development, and bespoke resource creation.
He has taught and trained thousands of learners across multiple countries and education levels, and has worked with organisations across sectors including finance, industry, and public service.
Today, his work also includes the development of an AI Critical Thinking Coach, , bringing structured thinking support into real-world, everyday contexts.
Four Ways We Can Work Together
Practical support to embed critical thinking into training, culture and performance – tailored for your context.
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Critical Thinking Training
Critical thinking training, assessment design, and practical tools for organisations and educators working in complex, fast-moving environments.
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Assessment Design
Bespoke critical thinking assessments built around the skills and situations you actually care about (rather than generic, one-size-fits-all tests).
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Consultancy & Programme Design
Support to embed critical thinking into learning and development, curriculum, leadership programmes, or organisational practice, including bespoke resource creation where needed.
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Speaking & Keynotes
I’m regularly invited to speak to organisations, educators, and conference audiences on critical thinking, and decision-making
Looking for the online course? You can access it here.
Trusted by organisations and institutions worldwide
From schools and universities to commercial organisations and public bodies, I’ve supported clients across multiple countries through training, assessment, and programme design.
Your AI Critical Thinking Coach
An AI Tool to Strengthen Your Thinking
Coaching in the palm of your hand that supports learners, teachers and decision-makers with structured thinking prompts.
How the coach can help educators and teachers:
- Create lessons that incorporate critical thinking into any subject
- Design lessons where critical thinking is taught as a discrete skill
- Produce critical thinking assessments for students
- Create guidance to help learners practise and apply skills
How the coach can help students:
- Develop critical thinking skills and confidence
- Apply skills to a wide range of contexts and subjects
- Work through critical thinking problems and questions
How the coach can help in organisations and leadership contexts:
- Clarify options and decision outcomes
- Expand the range of possible options
- Contribute to resolving dilemmas
- Explore alternative scenarios
- Produce arguments for and against different choices
Talk to me about using this in your organisation or school
What people say
“Thank you for the wonderful workshop you conducted for us at school. We are all geared to using critical thinking with better focus than before.”
“Thanks for a great day yesterday — lots of excellent ideas.”
“How very refreshing it was not to have an inset which slavishly followed the course spec, but actually engaged with the love of the subject.”
Resources & Insights
Practical tools, reflections, and commentary on critical thinking, education, leadership, and AI.
Advanced Critical Thinking Skills
Building on Critical Thinking for Students, this book develops the advanced tools needed to analyse complex arguments, evaluate claims and make clearer decisions.
A practical guide for students who want to think more rigorously and argue more effectively.
Critical Thinking for Students
First published in 1996 and now in its fourth edition, this widely used guide introduces Roy van den Brink-Budgen’s distinctive approach to analysing and evaluating claims.
Designed for students at school, college and university level, it develops the skills needed for clearer, more rigorous and more creative thinking.
Want to strengthen critical thinking in your organisation or school?
Send me a short note about what you’re working on, and I’ll suggest the best next step.