Starting Date	Venue	Fees	Mode	Enroll
September 25, 2024	Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan	PKR 35000.00	Online	Enroll Now

Effective Decision Making is an immersive course designed to equip you with the tools and strategies to make sound decisions and solve complex problems. It explores the art and science behind decision-making, examining cognitive processes, biases, and techniques to overcome them. You'll learn how to avoid common decision-making pitfalls, apply key techniques to counter them, and master them through practical exercises. This course is not just based on time-tested business research but also incorporates the hands-on application by its instructor, providing you with valuable insights and real-world examples. By the end of this course, you'll be well-equipped to make informed decisions, solve complex problems, and achieve your goals.

• Understand decision-making fundamentals.
• Develop effective decision-making strategies.
• Overcome cognitive biases.
• Apply decision-making tools.
• Enhance critical thinking skills.
• Practice decision-making in real-world scenarios.

This course will combine theory with practical, hands-on learning. Through engaging lectures, participants will explore key change management frameworks and strategies. Real-life case studies and group discussions will enhance understanding while role-playing exercises and simulations provide the chance to practice leading change and managing resistance in a safe environment. Interactive group activities and team-based problem-solving exercises help participants apply concepts to real-world scenarios. Reflection and feedback will be key components, ensuring participants to effectively guide their teams through change.

• Enhanced problem-solving skills
• Improved strategic planning
• Awareness of cognitive biases
• Developed critical thinking skills
• Strategic decision-making framework
• Effective use of analytical tools
• Practical application of skills
• Improved decision-making.

• Business professionals seeking to enhance their problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Entrepreneurs looking to develop strategies for identifying and solving business problems.
• Project managers aiming to improve project outcomes through strategic thinking.
• Leaders seeking to make strategic decisions that drive organizational growth and impact.
• Consultants looking to better serve their clients by developing problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Week 1: Introduction to Problem-Solving and Decision Making
• Session 1.1: Defining problem-solving and decision making
• Session 1.2: The importance of effective problem-solving and decision making in professional and personal life
• Session 1.3: The decision-making process: a step-by-step approach
Week 2: Understanding Cognitive Biases
• Session 2.1: Identifying common cognitive biases that can affect decision making
• Session 2.2: The impact of cognitive biases on problem-solving and decision-making
• Session 2.3: Strategies for overcoming cognitive biases
Week 3: Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Session 3.1: Applying analytical thinking to problem identification and definition
• Session 3.2: Problem-solving techniques: root cause analysis, fishbone diagrams, and 5 Whys
• Session 3.3: Developing problem-solving strategies and action plans
Week 4: Strategic Thinking and Decision Making
• Session 4.1: The role of strategic thinking in decision making
• Session 4.2: Developing strategic planning processes
• Session 4.3: Making strategic decisions: SWOT analysis, PEST analysis, and decision matrices
Week 5: Decision-Making Tools and Techniques
• Session 5.1: Cost-benefit analysis and ROI calculations
• Session 5.2: Decision trees and scenario planning
• Session 5.3: Using data and analytics to inform decision making
Week 6: Practical Application and Case Studies
• Session 6.1: Case studies of effective problem-solving and decision making
• Session 6.2: Group exercises and simulations to practice problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Session 6.3: Developing a personal problem-solving and decision-making plan