Testimonial after Cook County hired Critical Thinking Partners, LLC:
"We had a pressing issue that was generating significant tension within our police force. Critical Thinking Partners came in and hit the ground running. Teresa and Melissa facilitated staff roundtables to work through the issue and identify potential strategies and specific action steps. They were professional, insightful and great to work with."
EILEEN FIGEL
Deputy General Superintendent
Cook County Forest Preserves
Testimonials after presenting as keynote speakers at Cook County Forest Preserve retreat:
"I learned to be more empathetic when listening"
"I appreciated the way it made me look at communication from a different perspective and how I can apply this new knowledge every day"
"It was an awesome keynote, I only wish it was longer"
"It was great to do the listening exercise and be the "bad listener" and see the effect that it had on the person who was speaking to me."
“I greatly appreciate you introducing options for middle school-ers to address difficult situations. My son is now a more assertive communicator. I saw my child work through steps on how to be gracious and not offensive when faced with a difficult situation.” - Audubon Parent
"I think this class elevated their level of thinking and maturity level in a very short period of time! It would be incredible if this ever became a semester long or school year long opportunity!" - CPS parent
"To critical thinking partners .... you were wonderous! Engaging, funny, interesting, and interested in our kids! Thank you for this A+++ program!” - Edison Park parent
“I learned not to say “um” “Uh” or “like” when thinking of what to say. I also learned that I am a tactile learner and should take short breaks when I study.” – 7th grade student