Effective Decision Making

On completion of this training, attendees will be able to:

• Understand the Decision-Making Process:
  • Define the decision-making process and its stages.
  • Recognise the factors that influence decision-making.
• Identify and Address Decision Biases:
  • Identify common decision biases that can hinder effective decision-making.
  • Apply strategies to mitigate biases and make objective choices.
• Analyse Situations and Gather Information:
  • Develop techniques to analyse situations and gather relevant information for decision-making.
  • Use critical thinking skills to assess options and potential outcomes.
• Apply Problem-Solving Techniques:
  • Explore problem-solving methodologies to address complex challenges.
  • Implement creative problem-solving approaches to foster innovation.
• Assess Risks and Benefits:
  • Learn to assess risks and benefits associated with different choices.
  • Develop risk management strategies to make informed decisions.
• Make Confident and Timely Decisions:
  • Improve decision-making confidence and decisiveness.
  • Apply time management techniques to make timely choices.

Introduction to Effective Business Writing Skills

• Understanding the principles and importance of effective business writing
• Identifying common business writing pitfalls and techniques to avoid them

Introduction to Effective Decision Making

• Defining the significance of effective decision-making in personal and professional contexts
• Recognising the impact of decisions on outcomes and success

Understanding the Decision-Making Process

• Defining the stages of the decision-making process
• Identifying factors influencing decision-making, including cognitive biases

Identifying and Addressing Decision Biases

• Recognising common decision biases and their implications
• Applying strategies to overcome biases and make objective choices

Analysing Situations and Gathering Information

• Developing techniques to analyse situations and gather relevant information for decision-making
• Utilising critical thinking skills to assess options and potential outcomes

Applying Problem-Solving Techniques

• Exploring problem-solving methodologies to address complex challenges
• Implementing creative problem-solving approaches to foster innovation

Assessing Risks and Benefits

• Learning to assess risks and benefits associated with different choices
• Developing risk management strategies to make informed decisions

Making Confident and Timely Decisions

• Improving decision-making confidence and decisiveness
• Applying time management techniques to make timely choices

There are no specific prerequisites for this course.

Attendees may also be subsequently interested in

• Creative Problem Solving & Decision Making

This program is suitable for professionals, managers, leaders, and individuals from all backgrounds who want to improve their decision-making skills. Whether you are a business executive making strategic choices, a manager facing day-to-day decisions, or an individual seeking personal growth, this training will benefit you if you aim to become a more effective decision-maker in various situations.