Strategic Decision Making
This training course will examine the art and science of strategic decision making. Participants will learn how to identify the most strategically important dimensions on which to ground their decisions, and to scan their environment for best possible options. They will also gain experience with proven techniques for making better strategic decisions in the face of complexity, uncertainty and conflicting objectives.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Clear, confident decision making is one of the central criteria for promotion into Executive ranks. Yet many executives report that making decisions is one of their biggest professional challenges.
Duration
2 days | 8.00am-5.00pm
Venue
HH Learning Centre – Dominic Hall
Date(s)
To be determined
WHO TO ATTEND
This programme is open to Employees at mid / senior levels, Team leads, Supervisors and Managers to help them make and take decisions strategically to solve problems and also to manage risk occurrences for the business.
INDIVIDUAL OUTCOMES
At the end of this course, participants should be able to;
- Interpret and analyse data more successfully.
- Appreciate the importance and value of different problem-solving approaches and styles.
- Develop an operational framework for approaching a variety of problem situation
COURSE CONTENTS
Module 1: Strategic Decision Making and Human Information Processing
Module 2: Strategic Decision-Making Biases and Traps
Module 3: Strategic Making Process and Understanding Risk
Module 4: Communication and Individual Differences in Strategic Decision Making
Module 5: Group Dynamics and Using Teams in Strategic Decision Making
Module 6: Tools and Techniques: Defining the Current Situation and Strategy
Module 7: Tools and Techniques: Creativity in Strategic Decision Making
Module 8: Tools and Techniques: Building an Effective Strategic Plan
Module 9: Six thinking hats (looking at decision from all points view)