You want to learn how to inspire and empower others
You want to have courageous conversations
You’d love time to think, away from the relentless rush
If you want to learn a simple yet profoundly powerful way of working and being, this Foundation Programme is for you.
Over two days, you will learn how to create a Thinking Environment® for others, and discover how to unlock fresh and breakthrough thinking in teams and in groups.
This programme is for you if …
you want time to think, where you can go to the unexplored edge of your thinking
you want to encourage fresh, creative and discovery-driven thinking in your team and organisation
you want to create an environment where people feel energised, enthusiastic and empowered
you want to invest in your own professional and personal development and build your leadership skills
In this in-person course, you will learn about and experience the conditions that help people do their best thinking. You will learn practical ways to enhance discussion and decision-making. You will experience what builds psychological safety and enables high-performance and productivity.
What is the Thinking Environment®?
The Thinking Environment has been developed by Nancy Kline, founder of the leadership development company Time to Think Ltd. At its heart is the philosophy that the quality of everything we do depends on the thinking we do first, and that the quality of our thinking depends on how we are treated when we are thinking.
In this two-day course, you will
Explore the Ten Components® that lead to quality thinking
Learn the Building Blocks of Thinking Pairs® , Dialogue, Rounds, Open Discussion
Experience the applications of: Transforming Meetings®, Time to Think Council®, Presentations in a Thinking Environment and Building Incisive Questions®
Have time to think with depth about issues or questions that matter to you
See a demonstration of a Thinking Partnership 1-1 Session and what this can unlock.
“The most valuable gift we can offer each other is the framework in which to think for ourselves.”
Programme Details in Brief:
The Programme is run over two successive days, in person.
The venue is the RDS Members Building, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04AK83
It is a highly participative workshop, where you will learn about this radical approach, practice how to apply it in group settings, and also have time to think for yourself.
Dates:
The next course will take place on Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th September 2026.
The time each day is 9.30 to 4.30pm with breaks.
The maximum number of participants is 6
Your Investment: €1050
Sign up below or if you would like more information, email mary@marypyne.ie or Book a Discovery Call
If you’d like to join the waiting list for future courses, email mary@marypyne.ie
Programme Dates: Tuesday 29th and Wednesday 30th September 2026
From 9.30 to 4.30pm with breaks
FAQs about the Foundation Course
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To discover the quality thinking that the Ten Components can produce,
To learn practical techniques that will unlock fresh thinking
To learn a discovery-driven approach to communication
To explore an important expertise is for those leading and working in teams,
To consider how to introduce this in your team or organisation
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The venue is the Members Dining Room, in the RDS Members Building, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 D04AK83, with lunch served in the Members Restaurant.
Car Parking is available, on a fee-paying basis, 7am to 7pm (the current daily rate is €10). There are good Public Transport links to the location.
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Each day runs from 9.30am to 4.30pm with a lunch break and short breaks in both morning and afternoon. Refreshments are included in the course fee. The format each day will be outlined at the start. This is a highly experiential and participative Programme, and is structured to cover a range of elements while allowing flexibility for the best learning experience for participants.
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The course is for you if you lead or manage teams or groups, if you are involved in chairing meetings or facilitating groups, if you leadg or facilitate change initiatives or projects and want to build engagement, if you’re involved in leadership development or people management.
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The Programme is accredited by Time to Think Ltd, and you will receive a completion certificate after attending both days. Completing this course is a prerequisite for those who want to progress and do the Time To Think Facilitator Qualifying Course.
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Sign up above or Book a Discovery Call with Mary if you would like more information