How do you make the right decisions in a world characterized by Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity (VICA)?
This course on the art of decision making is designed to help participants develop their skills in making effective and thoughtful decisions. Through a combination of theory, interactive discussions and practical exercises, this course offers a comprehensive framework for understanding the different dimensions of decision-making and the strategies that can be used to improve this crucial process. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the psychological, cognitive and emotional aspects that influence our choices. They will see how to analyze relevant information, assess risks, anticipate consequences and take into account the values and interests of stakeholders. By developing a thoughtful, structured approach to decision-making, participants will learn how to deal with complex situations and achieve optimal results.
Duration
2 days
Schedule
9h to 16h
Regular fee
$965
Preferential fee
A preferential rate is offered to public institutions, to members of certain professional organizations as well as to companies that do a certain amount of business with Technologia. To know more, please read the "Registration and rates" section on our FAQ page. Please note that preferential rates are not available for online training courses. Discounts cannot be combined with other offers.
$865
Objectives of the training
At the end of this training course, participants will be able to analyze various factors conducive to informed decision-making. Participant benefits: - More effective decision-making. - Reduced errors of judgment. - Improved risk management. - Confidence in making complex decisions. - Improved collective decision-making. - Enhanced ethical considerations.Targeted audience
Managers; HR; Internal consultant (influencing role)Prerequisite
NoneTrainers
Course architecture
During this training course, participants will have the opportunity to acquire strategic knowledge essential to decision-making. They will also develop the skills needed to make informed, effective decisions in a VICA world. They will have the tools they need to meet the challenges of an ever-changing professional world.
Leadership and decision-making
In this first stage, participants will explore the factors that influence decisions, such as cognitive and emotional biases. This initial stage prepares them to acquire the strategic knowledge they need to make well-informed decisions.
In this first stage, participants will explore the factors that influence decisions, such as cognitive and emotional biases. This initial stage prepares them to acquire the strategic knowledge they need to make well-informed decisions.
Main knowledge involved
- Importance of effective decision-making
- What factors influence decisions?
- What are the cognitive and emotional biases
What are the different approaches to decision-making
In this module, participants will explore the advantages and limitations of the different decision-making approaches (rational, intuitive and empirical). They will see how they work and how to choose the approach best suited to the situation.
Main knowledge involved
- Characteristics of rational decision-making
- Characteristics of intuitive decision-making
- Characteristics of empirical decision-making (based on experience)
What are the stages in the decision-making process in a management context?
In this module, participants will learn how to identify a problem or opportunity, gather and analyze relevant information in order to generate, evaluate and select the best option. Participants will then be able to adopt a structured and considered approach to their decision-making process.
In this module, participants will learn how to identify a problem or opportunity, gather and analyze relevant information in order to generate, evaluate and select the best option. Participants will then be able to adopt a structured and considered approach to their decision-making process.
Main knowledge involved
- Identification of the problem or opportunity
- Gathering and analyzing relevant information
- Option generation
- Evaluating options
- Selecting the best option
How to improve decision-making as a leader
In this module, participants will learn how to evaluate options objectively in order to make informed decisions. They will learn about decision-support techniques and tools: risk analysis, decision matrices, decision trees, critical thinking and logical reasoning, risk analysis, decision matrices, decision trees, critical thinking and logical reasoning that will reinforce managers' confidence in their decisions, maximizing benefits and minimizing risks for the organization.
In this module, participants will learn how to evaluate options objectively in order to make informed decisions. They will learn about decision-support techniques and tools: risk analysis, decision matrices, decision trees, critical thinking and logical reasoning, risk analysis, decision matrices, decision trees, critical thinking and logical reasoning that will reinforce managers' confidence in their decisions, maximizing benefits and minimizing risks for the organization.
Main knowledge involved
- Risk analysis methods
- Use of decision-support tools
- Critical thinking and logical reasoning
How to make group decisions
In this module, participants will learn how to manage meetings effectively, foster collaboration, manage conflict and reach collective decisions that take into account the perspectives and interests of all group members.
In this module, participants will learn how to manage meetings effectively, foster collaboration, manage conflict and reach collective decisions that take into account the perspectives and interests of all group members.
Main knowledge involved
- Group decision-making processes
- Negotiation and compromise
- Conflict management
How to combine ethics and decision-making
Ethics and decision-making are closely linked. In this final step, participants will examine ethical considerations when making decisions, taking into account values, fairness and moral consequences.
Main knowledge involved
- Ethical considerations in decision-making
- Social responsibility and decision-making
Pedagogical details
Training architecture
Case studies, role-playing, contextual learning, workplace experimentation, self-assessment, peer learning.
Private or personalized training
If you have more than 8 people to sign up for a particular course, it can be delivered as a private session right at your offices. Contact us for more details.
Request a quoteDuration
2 days
Schedule
9h to 16h
Regular fee
$965
Preferential fee
A preferential rate is offered to public institutions, to members of certain professional organizations as well as to companies that do a certain amount of business with Technologia. To know more, please read the "Registration and rates" section on our FAQ page. Please note that preferential rates are not available for online training courses. Discounts cannot be combined with other offers.
$865
Private or personalized training
If you have more than 8 people to sign up for a particular course, it can be delivered as a private session right at your offices. Contact us for more details.
Request a quote