Objectives
The main objective of the “Turbocharge Your Performance in Decision Making” course is to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to enhance their decision-making abilities and make effective decisions in the workplace
Target Audience
The course is designed for professionals across various industries and job roles who are involved in decision making or would like to enhance their decision-making skills. It is suitable for managers, supervisors, team leaders, project managers, and individuals seeking to improve their ability to make effective decisions in the workplace.
Learning Outcomes
● Understand the decision-making process and its significance in the workplace.
● Apply critical thinking skills and problem-solving techniques to enhance decision making.
● Utilize data and information effectively to support decision making.
● Evaluate risks and benefits associated with different choices and make informed decisions.
Course Outline:
Course Duration: 1 Day
Session 1: Introduction to Effective Decision Making
● Importance of decision making in personal and professional life
● Common challenges and barriers to effective decision making
● Overview of the course objectives and structure
Session 2: Understanding Decision-Making Models
● Rational decision-making model
● Intuitive decision-making model
● Pros and cons of each model
● Selecting the appropriate model for different situations
Session 3: Enhancing Cognitive Abilities for Decision Making
● Improving critical thinking skills
● Overcoming cognitive biases and heuristics
● Developing analytical and problem-solving abilities
● Utilizing creativity and innovation in decision making
Session 4: Decision-Making Strategies and Techniques
● Analytical decision making
● Decision trees and scenario analysis
● Cost-benefit analysis
● Decision matrices and multi-criteria decision making
● Group decision making and consensus building
Session 5: Managing Risks and Uncertainty
● Risk assessment and risk management
● Dealing with uncertainty and ambiguity
● Applying decision-making tools in uncertain situations
● Decision making under time constraints and limited information
Session 6: Implementing and Evaluating Decisions
● Developing action plans for decision implementation
● Monitoring and evaluating decision outcomes
● Learning from failures and successes
● Continuous improvement in decision-making skills
Session 7: Ethical Decision Making
● Ethical considerations in decision making
● Balancing individual and organizational values
● Handling ethical dilemmas and conflicts of interest
● Incorporating ethical frameworks into decision making
Session 8: Decision-Making Case Studies and Practical Exercises
● Analyzing real-world decision-making scenarios
● Role-playing exercises for decision making
● Group discussions and problem-solving activities
● Applying the concepts and techniques learned throughout the course
Session 9: Recap and Action Planning
● Reviewing key takeaways from the course
● Reflecting on personal decision-making strengths and weaknesses
● Developing an action plan for applying the knowledge and