Decision Making with Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
What you'll learn
- Analyze complex problems to develop effective problem-solving skills.
- Apply analytical thinking to develop strategic planning processes.
- Assess the impact of cognitive biases on decision making.
- Develop critical thinking skills to identify potential issues and implement solutions.
- Formulate strategies for approaching complex problems and making decisions.
- Identify and utilize analytical tools to enhance problem-solving skills.
- Implement effective problem-solving skills in real-world scenarios.
- Improve decision-making skills through critical thinking exercises.
- Synthesize critical thinking, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills for enhanced decision-making.
- Develop a framework for making strategic decisions based on analytical thinking and problem-solving techniques.
Requirements
- None
Description
Welcome to "Decision Making with Problem Solving & Critical Thinking," an immersive course designed to arm you with the techniques, principles, and tools to make sound decisions and solve complex problems in both professional and personal settings.
Dive Deep into the Art & Science of Decision Making
Our journey begins with a captivating real-world story in "Overcoming Luck: The Baltimore Stockbroker," setting the stage for our deep dive into the art and science of decision-making. From understanding cognitive processes to examining our inherent biases, we'll unravel the secrets behind how we make decisions, and more importantly, how we can make them better.
Unlock Key Techniques for Decision Making
In this course, you will learn how to:
Understand and avoid common decision-making pitfalls like narrow framing and uncertainty aversion.
Apply key techniques like the ROI approach, Expected Value, and the use of a Decision Making Matrix in real-world scenarios.
Recognize and overcome cognitive biases like confirmation bias and anchoring bias.
Effectively utilize Artificial Intelligence and predictive analytics in your decision-making process.
Learn by Doing with Real-World Scenarios
Practical exercises, such as deciding on an investment in a new Amazon warehouse, will complement the theoretical learning, allowing you to put these techniques to the test. You'll get the chance to grapple with real-world scenarios that bring these concepts to life, allowing you to master them effectively.
Overcome Cognitive Biases
This course is structured in five comprehensive sections, each diving into crucial aspects of decision-making and problem-solving. You'll journey from understanding the core of how we make decisions, through exploring key techniques, and uncovering our cognitive biases, finally landing on actionable strategies for becoming a better decision-maker.
Your Personal Guide: Combining Academic Knowledge with Industry Experience
Your guide on this journey is an experienced instructor with a rich background in decision sciences, bringing not just academic knowledge, but also industry experience to the table. I'll weave in examples from my own experiences, helping you see these principles in action.
Join the Journey to Master Decision Making
Join me on this journey to master decision-making and problem-solving and unlock a vital skill set that's indispensable in today's complex world. By the end of this course, you'll be well-equipped with a range of techniques and tools, ready to make sound decisions and solve problems efficiently and effectively. Let's start this journey together. Enroll today!
Who this course is for:
- Business professionals who want to enhance their problem-solving and decision-making skills to improve their performance in their current roles.
- Entrepreneurs who want to develop strategies for identifying and solving problems in their businesses.
- Project managers who want to develop strategic thinking skills to improve project outcomes.
- Leaders who want to learn how to make strategic decisions to drive organizational growth and impact.
- Consultants who want to develop problem-solving and decision-making skills to better serve their clients.
Instructor
- 4.5 Instructor Rating
- 6,091 Reviews
- 42,240 Students
- 11 Courses
Diogo is a data analytics and business analytics professional with years of experience in the field. He has expertise in various methodologies, including time series forecasting for predicting sales trends, econometrics for analyzing economic data, and machine learning for optimizing marketing campaigns.
His background includes working for a major e-commerce company, where he used these techniques to drive business growth, and collaborating with the United Nations on a Mobile Money project in Lesotho, where he helped increase financial inclusion in the country.
In his courses, Diogo aims to provide practical and applicable knowledge through real-life examples and datasets. For example, he often uses case studies from his own work experiences to illustrate key concepts and demonstrate their relevance in the professional world. His goal is to equip students with the skills and tools necessary to succeed in their own careers in data science.