LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Understand the principles and processes of Strategic Decision-Making.
• Identify and analyze complex problems and consider multiple perspectives in the Decision-Making Process.
• Develop and evaluate alternative solutions to problems.
• Select and implement the most appropriate solution for the organization.
• Communicate and justify the decision effectively to stakeholders.
• Apply the concepts learned in the course through case studies and interactive exercises.
• Develop a plan for continuing to improve and evolve Decision-Making Skills over time.

COURSE OVERVIEW & CONTENT:

Strategic Decision-Making Skills are essential for leaders and managers who want to drive organizational success. A course on Strategic Decision-Making Skills can provide a range of benefits, including:

• Improved decision-making: By understanding the principles and processes of strategic decision-making, participants will be better equipped to make informed and effective decisions that align with the organization’s goals and objectives.

• Greater agility: Strategic decision-making skills enable organizations to be more responsive to changing circumstances and to adapt more quickly to new opportunities and challenges.

• Enhanced problem-solving: By learning how to identify and analyze complex problems and consider multiple perspectives, participants will be better able to anticipate and address challenges and obstacles.

• Improved communication and collaboration: A course on strategic decision-making skills can help participants develop the skills and knowledge needed to effectively communicate and collaborate with others in the organization to develop and implement solutions.

• Increased confidence and credibility: By mastering strategic decision-making skills, participants will be able to demonstrate their value to the organization and take on more strategic leadership roles.

Overall, a course on Strategic Decision-Making Skills can help organizations and individuals to make informed, effective decisions that drive organizational success.

Introduction to Strategic Decision-Making

• Definition and principles of strategic decision-making
• The importance of aligning decisions with the organization’s vision, mission, and values
• The role of leadership in the decision-making process

Identifying and Analyzing Complex Problems

• Techniques for identifying and analyzing complex problems
• Considering multiple perspectives in the decision-making process

Developing and Evaluating Alternative Solutions

• Techniques for developing and evaluating alternative solutions to problems
• Identifying and evaluating potential risks and challenges to implementing the solutions
• Developing contingency plans

Selecting and Implementing the Most Appropriate Solution

• Criteria for selecting the most appropriate solution for the organization
• Techniques for managing the implementation of the solution
• Making adjustments as needed​​​​​​​

Communicating and Justifying the Decision Effectively

• Techniques for communicating and justifying the decision effectively to stakeholders
• Building consensus and commitment to the decision​​​​​​​

Case Studies and Group Exercises

• Opportunity for participants to apply the concepts learned in the course through the analysis of real-world cases and interactive group exercises

Conclusion and Next Steps

• Recap of key takeaways from the course
• Identifying opportunities for applying the skills learned in the workplace
• Next steps for continuing development in strategic decision-making skills