Methods of decision making training

Methods of Decision Making Training

Problem solving and decision making are essential skills for managers and leaders.

We make many quick decisions unconsciously; sometimes the best decision is no decision at all.

Decision­making skills and techniques underpin most aspects of management. Deciding something means making a choice or coming to a conclusion. This involves a wide range of personal and interpersonal skills, including fact finding, logical thinking, creativity, analytical ability, sensitivity to others and assertiveness.

Decision­making are important skills for business and life.

Problem­solving often involves decision­making, and decision­ making is especially important for management and leadership.

There are processes and techniques to improve decision­making and the quality of decisions. Decision­making is more natural to certain personalities, so these people should focus more on improving the quality of their decisions. People that are less natural decision­makers are often able to make quality assessments, but then need to be more decisive in acting upon the assessments made. Problem­solving and decision­making are closely linked, and each requires creativity in identifying and developing options, for which the technique is particularly useful.

Product Description Aim: Training Central’s decision making training materials support participants in exploring the decision making process and identifying the key tools to make effective and robust decisions.

From the gathering and analysing of information, through to communicating the decision; participants will experience practical activities that will both support and challenge their thinking.

If participants can learn to make decisions using straight forward tools and techniques, then they are more likely to make timely and well thought out decisions that will have a positive impact for the long term.

The decision making training toolkit can also be supported with the Problem solving training toolkit.

Workshop Content:

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Understanding the importance of decision making within the participant’s role

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Exploring the decision making process step by step

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Defining the decision

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Evaluating information and data

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Analysing and evaluating available options

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Defining the principles for effective decision making

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Learning how to apply decision making techniques

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Identifying effective communication/engagement methods

Learning Outcomes: As an outcome of this development, delegates will be able to: 

Explain the importance and benefits of decision making for all involved

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Proactively collect, analyze and use information for effective decision making

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Identify ways of successfully breaking down information so that it is user friendly and fit for purpose

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Apply a range of decision making techniques to ‘real’ everyday issues

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Use information to make decisions that meet the needs of the team/organization

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Develop effective ways of communicating their decision to gain support and buy in.