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Manager’s Guide to Problem Solving & Decision Making
Rating: 4.7 out of 5(5 ratings)
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Manager’s Guide to Problem Solving & Decision Making

Learn how managers analyze problems, use data, and make effective decisions in real-world business situations
Created byMy Network Training
Last updated 5/2026
English
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What you'll learn

  • Understand how to identify and clearly define business problems in real-world situations
  • Apply a structured problem-solving approach to analyze causes and develop effective solutions
  • Make better decisions using data, critical thinking, and practical management techniques
  • Evaluate different solutions and choose the most effective option based on real conditions
  • Understand how to manage problems in a VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous) environment
  • Understand how to manage problems in a VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous) environment
  • Avoid common mistakes in problem solving and decision making as a manager
  • Avoid common mistakes in problem solving and decision making as a manager

Course content

3 sections • 16 lectures • 1h 22m total length

  • Contemporary Management & Research4:38

    Explore how digital transformation, globalization, sustainability, and uncertainty shape modern management, and learn to balance data-driven decision making with human judgment through structured management research.

  • Digital Transformation5:20

    Master digital transformation with AI, automation, and data analytics to enable real-time insights and faster decisions, while balancing human judgment against data over-reliance and privacy concerns.

  • Globalization4:25

    Globalization expands markets through platforms like Teachable or Udemy, enabling global reach and new revenue opportunities. Managers must navigate cultural differences, legal variations, and competition while maintaining quality and ethics.

  • Sustainability (ESG)5:30

    Explore how ESG (environmental, social, and governance) drives modern management decisions beyond profit. Analyze environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and governance practices, and learn to integrate sustainability into strategy and decisions.

  • VUCA Environment5:27

Requirements

  • No prior knowledge of problem solving or management is required — this course is designed to be beginner-friendly

Description

In today’s fast-changing and complex business environment, managers are expected to solve problems quickly, make effective decisions, and lead with confidence. This course, Manager’s Guide to Problem Solving & Decision Making, is designed to give you a structured and practical approach to handle real-world challenges.

Throughout this course, you will learn how to clearly identify problems, analyze their root causes, and develop effective solutions using proven management techniques. You will also discover how to combine data, critical thinking, and experience to make better decisions, even in uncertain and dynamic situations.

We will explore key concepts such as problem definition, analytical thinking, and decision-making frameworks, along with practical tools that you can apply immediately in your work. The course also introduces modern management perspectives, including working in a VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous) environment and using research-based insights to support your decisions.

What makes this course different is its focus on real-world application. Instead of only theory, you will learn how to apply these concepts in practical situations, whether you are managing a team, running a business, or improving your own projects.

By the end of this course, you will have the confidence and skills to approach problems in a structured way, make informed decisions, and improve your overall effectiveness as a manager.

Who this course is for:

  • Managers and team leaders who want to improve their problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Professionals looking to make better, data-driven decisions in their daily work
  • Entrepreneurs and business owners who need a structured approach to solve challenges and grow their business
  • Students in business, management, or DBA programs who want practical skills beyond theory
  • Students in business, management, or DBA programs who want practical skills beyond theory

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