An intensive professional development training course on
Strategic Decision-Making
Models for Managers
An Interdisciplinary Approach to Enhance
your Strategic Decision-Making Capabilities
Why Choose Strategic Decision-Making Models for Managers Training Course?
Strategic decisions are among the most critical and complex choices that professionals face, involving multiple, often conflicting objectives that are challenging to balance. Such decisions are not only essential for daily operations but also have profound long-term impacts that can shape an organization’s future. They demand creativity in identifying successful alternatives and often require a substantial commitment of resources, making these decisions impactful and sometimes irreversible.
This Decision-Making for Managers Training Course presents a distinctive opportunity for managers to refine their skills in both the art and science of strategic decision-making. Over the course of five intensive days, participants will delve into proven strategies and frameworks designed to improve decision outcomes in situations characterized by complexity, uncertainty, and high stakes. Through this course, managers will acquire practical tools that enable them to assess options more effectively and lead with confidence when facing challenging choices.
What are the Goals?
By participating in this Managerial Decision-Making Course, delegates will be able to:
- Understand the importance of structured analysis for sound decision-making processes.
- Recognize the value of knowing when and how to involve others in decision-making or problem-solving to harness diverse perspectives.
- Master the steps required to maximize the probability of successful outcomes in decision-making and problem resolution.
- Strengthen their ability to interpret and analyze complex data to support clear, well-informed choices.
- Appreciate different problem-solving styles and understand how to leverage them effectively in decision contexts.
- Build a robust operational framework to confront a wide range of problem situations confidently and efficiently.
Who is this Training Course for?
This Decision-Making Course for Managers is suitable for professionals across various industries and experience levels. It is especially valuable for:
- Managers currently in, or moving toward, leadership roles who are responsible for key decisions.
- Executives across departments involved in making strategic organizational decisions.
- Team leaders seeking to improve their strategic thinking and decision-making skills.
- Professionals aspiring to enhance their readiness and confidence in facing complex decisions and problem-solving scenarios.
How will this Training Course be Presented?
This Decision-Making for Managers Training Course employs a blend of proven adult learning methods to promote deep understanding and retention of core concepts. The training includes a balanced mix of interactive discussions, group exercises, presentations, and real-world case studies to reinforce learning. By engaging in practical exercises and collaborative problem-solving, delegates will be encouraged to apply the frameworks learned, ensuring they leave with actionable insights and strategies they can implement immediately in their roles.
The Course Content
Day One: Effective Decision Making
- Define decision making
- Rational v emotional decision making
- Individual v Collective
- The science behind decisions
- Avoiding decision making
- Psychological biases
Day Two: Decision Models
- Process of decision making
- Kepner Tregoe
- Decision trees
- Other tools
- Intuition: thinking fast and slow
- Neuroscience – the brain is not 2 halves
Day Three: Problem Analysis/ Problem Solving
- Types of problems
- Problem solving process
- Question bursts
- Solving complex problems
- Who makes decisions?
- Getting consensus
Day Four: Managers and Decision-Making
- Strategic decision making
- Understanding the environment
- Variables in strategy development
- Option development/option selection
- Delivering multiple goals, agendas, objectives
- Building a strategic planning framework
Day Five: Engaging & Empowering Staff
- The paradox: compliance v creativity
- Agile decision making
- What if mistakes occur?
- Strategic drift
- Decisions at an inflection point
- Review and action planning
The Certificate
- AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course
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