ThinkLab

The journey towards creating ThinkLab started twenty five years ago when Marietjie van der Merwe completed her Master’s Degree. Her research focused on understanding how critical thinking skills contribute to transformation when it is integrated in technical training. This experience laid the groundwork for a lifelong commitment to nurturing critical thinking mindsets.

Building upon this foundation, ten years later, her PhD studies focused on applying systems thinking methodologies to help decision makers seeing the big picture before implementing any training programmes.

Fast forward fifteen years, she embarked on designing and facilitating workshops aimed at enabling professionals to cultivate critical thinking mindsets and apply various analytical tools. Based on needs expressed by clients, additional workshops were designed such as big picture thinking, systems thinking and growth mindset.

ThinkLab focuses on offering customisable workshops tailored to meet each client’s specific needs. Additionally, a range of resources such as case studies, interactive games, and other tools are developed to facilitate hands-on learning experiences.

At the core of ThinkLab’s philosophy lies the belief that certain skills, particularly those related to thinking and behaviour, cannot be taught outright. Instead, professionals are provided with concepts and tools, enabling them to apply these in their day-to-day work. Through practical application, individuals embark on a journey of learning and refinement, gradually integrating new skills into their daily routines.

Beyond individual development, ThinkLab is committed to fostering broader impacts within companies. We want to see our alumni not only transform their own thinking and professional behaviour but also positively influence those around them. This commitment reflects our dedication to enabling lasting changes that impact the inherent culture of organisations.

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TESTIMONIALS

  • "It was indeed fruitful to have someone push your limits to think critically while keeping an open mind."

    Banking Sector

  • “The tools and techniques of growth mindset were new to me and have proven to be really helpful.”

    Banking Sector

  • “Participating in the introspective and thinking exercises gave me the opportunity to better map out action points and be clearer on what is required of me to address a situation.”

    Banking Sector

  • “This will help me to apply the concepts in my team and also help to influence peers and leaders around me.”

    Banking Sector

  • “The different tools that I have received will definitely help me to approach any issues in a different manner so as to remove the assumptions that could make me focus on the wrong problem.”

    Banking Sector

  • “A significant change in the staff’s mindset was noted following the course! It is also to be noted that this switch in mindset even had a positive impact on his performance”

    Banking Sector

  • “As a result of the workshop I will be able to set realistic goals, simplify, and apply tools with team members and deep dive in recurrent issues actively”

    Banking Sector

  • “This will allow me to be more objective in the way to approach any potential problem that could pop up going forward. This will also help me to make the work environment more of a learning one”

    Banking Sector

  • “My interaction with colleagues and team members during meetings is going to be very intentional going forward”

    Banking Sector

  • “It was a great experience, and this training has enabled me to look at different aspects of a problem - eliminating assumptions and shift to a learner mindset.”

    Banking Sector

  • “It has really been a good experience to be able to learn and apply critical thinking concepts. By putting them into practice, it will definitely improve working styles, workload management and communication approach.”

    Banking Sector

  • “During the workshop I applied the different tools in a real situation from my day-to-day work and the results were good. The tools helped me to find the right solution.”

    Banking Sector

  • “I should have done this workshop earlier in my career!”

    Banking Sector

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