Most groups don't lack opinions. They lack the language to go deeper.
The Critical Thinking Card Deck gives facilitators and engagement practitioners a structured way to move groups beyond surface-level responses. Less "nice to have," more genuine deliberation.
Based on the work of Dr Lyn Carson and Mosaic Labs, the deck comprises four sets of six cards, each designed to prompt reflection and more considered thinking. The language on the cards does the work, guiding participants to explore a topic rather than just react to it.
Use it in workshops, community panels, deliberative processes, or any session where you need people to think carefully, not just quickly.
What's in the deck:
24 critical thinking cards across four thematic sets, grounded in deliberative democracy practice.
Best for:
Facilitators, engagement practitioners and workshop designers working with groups on complex or contested topics.
