Valerie Pierce

Valerie is part of the adjunct faculty of Ashridge since 1994. With her background in analytical philosophy, she developed the first 'Clear and Critical Thinking' business training module in 1990. CCT training focuses on developing competent thinking skills in all aspects of leadership, communication, problem solving and decision making.

Over the past 20 years, Valerie has delivered conference presentations, courses and workships to private and public sector organisations in Ireland, the UK, Europe, China and the USA. Her international client list includes Apple, Airbus, IBM, KPMG, Oracle, Pfizer, Pepsi Cola, The Victoria & Albert Museum and The British Law Society.

Valerie has been named as one of Ireland's Top 50 Most Influential Women in Irish Business (Sunday Tribune).

Education

• AMEC Ashridge Business School (2009 — 2011)
• MA Trinity College Dublin (1980 — 1984)

Companies

• Founder/Director Clear Thinking in Action (2012)
• Professor of Practice Ashridge Executive Education/Hult International Business School (1995)
• Creator of Clear & Critical Thinking Modular Training Clear & Critical Thinking (1998 — 2009)
• Creator of Clear & Critical Thinking Modular Training Trinity College Dublin (1990 — 2000)
• Tutor of Philosophy Trinity College Dublin (1990 — 1998)