What Makes a Good Pyramid Thinking Training Course?

Are you looking to make your team better at crafting communications?

Whether it's proposals, presentations, management briefings, reports, or even important emails — if you want your team to step up a level in communications effectiveness, you are probably considering training them in the theory and practice of Pyramid Thinking Plus (PTP).

But not all training programmes are created equal. So what should you look for?

We have the answer — and it comes straight from delegates themselves.

We have been delivering Pyramid Thinking Plus courses for over fifteen years. At the end of each course, we ask delegates what they thought and what stood out for them. After reviewing feedback from our last five courses, a clear pattern emerges.

There are four hallmarks of a high-performing Pyramid Thinking Plus training programme — and they are consistent across both face-to-face delivery and our tutored online programme, run across the EU and the US. The format differs; the ingredients do not.

The four hallmarks of a successful PTP training programme

1. It explains the theory and practice of Pyramid Thinking Plus clearly

Delegates need to understand not just what Pyramid Thinking is, but why it works and how to apply it. A good course makes the framework accessible and immediately usable — not abstract.

"I thought the course was effective and engaging, and helped illustrate both (i) why and (ii) how to implement Pyramid Thinking."

2. It convinces attendees that Pyramid Thinking Plus is relevant to them and their work

One of the most common barriers to behaviour change after training is the "that's interesting, but it doesn't apply to me" reaction. A high-performing course closes that gap. Delegates leave seeing PTP as a tool for their world, not a theory from someone else's.

"Overall, it was a very insightful training that will help me collect my thoughts and present a structured argument in a better way to get investment for the future."

“It was a very valuable day with tangible take-aways that can be applied in our working life”

“Training kept me engaged throughout and certainly left me with a great set of principles to work form and hopefully implement into my day to day work”

“Look forward to looking back at the slides when working on my next drafting / presentation task (or any communication)!”

3. It uses a relevant case study for delegates to work through

Abstract frameworks become concrete skills through application. A real-world case study — one that feels close to the work delegates actually do — is what bridges theory and practice.

"Bringing theory to life via the case study"

"Loved the case study"

"Very well presented. I enjoyed the interactive exercises to apply the theory to real life examples in the business."

4. It includes group working to give delegates the experience of putting theory into practice

Learning by doing — especially alongside peers — is where the real shift happens. Group exercises create a safe environment to practise, make mistakes, and discuss, which deepens understanding and builds confidence.

"Group sessions provided the most impact."

"Practising the principles in a safe environment was great."

"The practical exercises based on a real case study are very instructive, allowing participants to practise the application of the templates and tools directly and discuss the results."

The bottom line

A great Pyramid Thinking Plus course is not just about transmitting a framework — it's about making that framework stick.

As one delegate put it:

"Enjoyed the practical exercises and the theory should prove valuable with time and practice."

And that, ultimately, is the goal: not a day of interesting content, but a genuine and lasting shift in how your team communicates.

Interested in bringing Pyramid Thinking Plus training to your team? Please get in touch and we can then talk through what a programme tailored to your context could look like.