Better thinking changes everything
The Thinking Environment
The quality of everything we do depends on the quality of the thinking we do first. The quality of our thinking depends on the way we treat each other while we are thinking. Nancy Kline
An approach that changes how people think together
The Thinking Environment is a practical way of improving how people think — individually and together. It was developed by Nancy Kline and is based on her simple but powerful insight: the quality of everything we do depends on the quality of the thinking we do first, and that depends on how we treat each other when we are thinking.
The Thinking Environment approach underpins all of my work, and I am proud to be a member of the Time to Think Faculty.
I have had the privilege of taking this transformational approach into multi-national corporations such as Skanska, Sony Pictures, and Arup, as well as into the NHS, Judicial Office, the National Audit Office, the Cabinet Office, and into my facilitation work with Windsor Leadership.
"This was a fulfilling and ‘ work-changing’ session.
Attendees ranged from chairmen of global organisations to senior regulators and those running smaller agencies.
By educating us on how to create a ‘thinking environment’ that is not only inclusive but also promotes fresh, clear thinking, the meetings become more productive and engaging.
Applying this in practice was a joy with immediate results."
Richard Karmel, Managing Partner - Mazars, London
Start with the core programmes
There are different ways to begin — whether you want to experience the work, apply it in your context, or go deeper.
Learn to transform everyday work and business communications into clear-thinking, invigorating, positive experiences.
Designed for organisations and leadership teams who want to transform how meetings work in practice.
This is also the starting point for the accreditation pathway.
The Thinking Environment™ Foundation Course
Next Date - 1 & 2 June
Online via zoom
The Thinking Partnership™ course
Liberate your own independent thinking, undergo shifts as a thinker, have epiphanies, and create a deeply held space for others to do the same
Designed for one-to-one work and coaching conversations.
This also builds towards qualification as a Thinking Environment coach.
Transforming Meetings™
Designed for organisations and leadership teams who want to transform how meetings work in practice — improving the quality of thinking, participation and decision-making.
This work is usually tailored to your organisation, so we begin with a conversation rather than a standard course.
Within 1 year, you could be a Time to Think Facilitator or Coach
The Foundation Course and Thinking Partnership are the first steps in a clear pathway towards accreditation.
Many people come to this work as experienced facilitators, coaches, or leaders who want to deepen their practice and gain accreditation in the Thinking Environment.
Others come simply to strengthen how they think, lead, and work with others.
Both are equally valid. The courses stand alone — and for those who want to go further, the pathway is there.
Simple Execution, Profound Results
I help individuals to apply the ten components so they can create Thinking Environments for themselves and their organisations.
The result is simple but profound. Everyone at every level can think for themselves.
For example:
The Havers’ Masters study found a 95% consistency in the outcomes of meetings held in a Thinking Environment, including that these meetings time and again:
Produced a measurable, positive impact on performance indicators of organisations
Generated better ideas, solutions, and decisions
Created an environment in which people felt valued and equal
Achieved resolution faster
Gave rise to greater participation and involvement from everyone
Fostered productive working relationships
You can achieve these results too.
Many people begin with a course. Others bring this directly into their teams. There isn’t a single route — but there is a next step.
If you’re interested in working this way — in your own thinking, your team, or your organisation — we can talk it through.
"I think we often feel as though our voice isn't heard and people don't value our ideas.
Mitzi taught us the Time to Think approach and helped us to work out how we could create the right environment for everyone to feel confident, prepared and supported to think & speak up."
Janet Thornley RN MSc ACP, GPN