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Seminars

Engage your team in a one-day experience that turns theory into action. Each seminar combines cognitive science with real-world application to improve critical thinking, reduce cognitive biases, and strengthen both individual and group decision-making.

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Our one-day seminars (5-6 house + breaks) are built for professionals who want immediately applicable skills. Each seminar dives deep into a distinct set of cognitive biases related to the theme, delivering targeted strategies and fresh perspectives tailored to your organisation's challenges.

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Sessions are highly interactive, featuring case studies, group exercises, and dynamic discussion. To ensure a personalised experience, participants are encouraged to ask questions, either openly or anonymously.​For the most impactful learning, we recommend groups of 6 to 12 participants, allowing every team member to engage meaningfully and receive individualised insights.​ Whether you're looking to improve internal communication, sharpen team judgment, or build a more reflective company culture, SCIVITAS seminars deliver the practical tools your team needs to make smarter, more confident decisions.

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Critical Thinking & Cognitive Biases

This seminar provides a practical introduction to critical thinking and cognitive biases.
You’ll learn how thinking works, what influences your reasoning, and how to spot common cognitive biases that affect judgment. The session covers essential principles for clear, logical thinking and includes real-world strategies to apply these concepts in everyday decisions and workplace challenges.

Decision Making & Cognitive Biases 

This seminar focuses on the psychology of decision-making and the factors that shape our choices.
You'll explore decision-making strategies, learn from expert models, and uncover cognitive biases that can impact outcomes. The session combines science-based insights with practical tools to help you make smarter decisions.

Group Decision Making & Cognitive Biases

This seminar explores the dynamics of group decision-making and how teams can make better choices together.

You'll learn how groupthink, social influence, and shared cognitive biases impact team decisions, and discover strategies to improve collaboration, communication, and decision quality. This session equips you with actionable tools to strengthen group outcomes in professional settings.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Who are the seminars for?
    Our seminars are ideal for decision-makers, managers, teams, HR professionals, start-up founders, and anyone responsible for strategic thinking or communication. Whether you're in business, education, healthcare, or the public sector, our science-based approach adapts to your needs.
  • What specific topics do the seminars cover?
    We cover a wide range of topics rooted in psychology and cognitive science, including different styles of reasoning, wide range of cognitive biases, groupthink, risk perception, and more. Each seminar is tailored to focus on the most relevant biases and decision-making challenges your team faces.
  • How are the seminars delivered?
    We offer on-site delivery at your location.
  • What outcomes can you expect after attending a seminar?
    Your team will gain practical tools to think more critically, make faster and smarter decisions, reduce costly mistakes, and improve communication. Many clients also report greater confidence in complex choices and better alignment across departments.
  • How much customisation is possible?
    Each seminar is built on core principles of decision-making and critical thinking, but the content, case studies, and exercises are tailored to your industry and unique challenges. This balance ensures every session delivers relevant insights and practical value for your team.
  • Do you offer post-seminar support or resources?
    Yes, every participant receives a practical handbook and summary materials to support ongoing learning. You can also book a follow-up consultation.
  • How is the seminar day structured?
    The seminar begins at the start of your regular working day, with our consultant arriving on-site beforehand to prepare. The core programme typically runs for 5 to 6 hours (8 hours with breaks). The day includes short refreshment breaks and a longer lunch break, during which participants are welcome to ask additional questions
  • Are the seminars connected, or should they be taken in a specific order?
    Each seminar is independent and focuses on a distinct topic, so you can attend them in any order based on your current goals. However, if you plan to participate in all three, we recommend starting with Critical Thinking & Cognitive Biases, as it provides a strong foundation for the more advanced concepts covered in the Decision-Making and Group Decision-Making seminars.
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