Training Programmes - Management Suite
Effective Decision Making
The key skill which underpins leadership at any level in an organisation is the individual and collective ability to make and take effective decisions. Decision making and taking competency is the lifeblood of successful management This programme is designed for anyone in the public and private sector who are responsible for taking decisions to fix a problem which has created a current, unsatisfactory situation, or to make decisions on strategies to prevent the latter or set new goals and policies for the future.
Key Learning Points
This programme is designed to give managers the tools to make more sound decisions based on a six step model.
The first three steps are about clearly defining the problem or opportunity, whist the next three steps move from the understanding phase to the solution phase. They will lean how to to explore and develop alternative options before acting on the most appropriate one.
A unique Decision Model will be presented in a format which will ensure it is used instinctively when any type of decision needs to be made either by the individual or in a group.
Content:
The Anatomy of a Decision
Decision making processes
Identifying the different types of decision making style
Introducing the Effective Decision making Model
Gathering the facts
The six phase critical analysis process
Identifying root cause and assessing outcomes and constraints
Investigative techniques and data collection
Defining the problem or opportunity
Separating cause and effect with force field modelling
Producing a scope to communicate the facts to stakeholders
Using the pivot and equilibrium approach to define and analyse
Developing Options
Applying creativity tools and techniques to stimulate options
Mind mapping and Brainstorming to expand thinking
Testing the robustness of alternatives
Selecting the best solution
Using Risk and Return models to identify best options
Pareto prioritisation approach to guarantee best approach
Gaining consensus and negotiating barriers
Implementing the decision
Developing and communicating the strategic goals
Translating the strategy into a workable plan
Following through to assess the quality and impact of the decision