Master Basic Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving Skills

Name: Master Basic Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
Rating: 4.2 (26 reviews)

A short, sharp course to tackling life’s biggest challenges: Understanding ourselves and making the right choices.

Created byWarren Chalklen, PhD

Last updated 12/2018

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What you'll learn

Learn how to make better decisions and plan strategically
Use the models to resolve conflicts and deliver great feedback
Conduct a product analysis

Course content

5 sections • 18 lectures • 56m total length

Welcome to the course!1:21
In this lecture I describe the decision making workbook. Especially, where to find each skill and how to use the resource most effectively.
Download Your Free Resources Here0:13
Use this lecture to download everything you need to be successful in this class.
Make Sure You Are Solving The Correct Problem7:40
In this lecture I describe the decision making workbook. Especially, where to find each skill and how to use the resource most effectively.
Make Sure You Are Solving The Correct Problem

IDEAL Model4:08
The IDEAL model is a revolutionary problem solving tool. Find out more in this lecture.
How to Get Out Of Your Own Problem Solving Way6:31
We can often be the barrier to our own process. Find out more in this lecture.
John Whitmore Model2:11
The John Whitmore model is useful to evaluate goals. In this lecture we craft a goal, and then use a criteria to ensure that it reaches at least 80% of an effectively worded goal.
Eisenhower Matrix3:32
Explore a decision tool used by a former president in this session. We also use a table to categorize a problem into quadrants.

Rubber Band Model2:18
The rubber band model is perfect for discerning between to "good" decisions. In this session we explore the thrust of this framework.
Pros and Cons1:18
Perhaps the oldest and most common form of decision making, this lecture provides an short and sweet overview of the pros and cons model.
SWOT Analysis1:18
Placing a product in the market requires a lot of planning and strategy. The Long Tail approach helps us think about this further.
Case Study: Apply Your Decision Making Techniques
Decision Tree2:20
This lecture describes decision paths in the form of a tree. It then guides you how to enter your own decisions into the matrix and make a decision.

Conflict Resolution Model2:41
learn how to map and resolve workplace conflicts using a conflict resolution model that balances assertiveness and cooperation, identifies five quadrants, and guides strategies to resolve and reconcile underlying issues.
Integration Model3:48
Placing a product in the market requires a lot of planning and strategy. The Long Tail approach helps us think about this further.
Feedback Model2:00
Explore a four-part feedback model (advice, compliments, criticism, and suggestions) and the looping feedback cycle that drives issue discovery, analysis, option creation, action, and reassessment.

Pareto Effect3:45
This lecture describes the 20/80 principle.
Long Tail Effect1:43
Placing a product in the market requires a lot of planning and strategy. The Long Tail approach helps us think about this further.
BCG Box4:49
This model is perfect for thinking about how to position your product or business in relation to market share and market growth.
Cost Benefit Analysis4:59
Quantify costs and benefits to perform a cost-benefit analysis, weighing salary gains against stress and other factors, and use an auto-updating table to reveal whether benefits outweigh costs.

Requirements

Nothing: Arrive ready to learn :)
Working Internet Connection

Description

** ACCORDING TO WORKFORCE: "Decision making and problem-solving skills are the most important skills in the 21st century."

** SPECIAL FREE BONUS** EXCEL DECISION MAKING WORKBOOK INCLUDED. In order to further improve the student experience, there is a free download of an Excel workbook packed with activities and ready to use models. This helps ensure everything is even easier to understand & even more fun and engaging! **

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? In this course, you will learn a range of problem solving and decision making strategies. This course covers important topics such as decision making skills, conflict resolution models, product analysis and strategic thinking. You will learn or remind yourself of these concepts that will help make you more successful!

The contents of this course are all based on my work experience as a Policy Analyst in The Office of the Presidency of South Africa, founder of Grow2Lead, a leadership and non-profit organization in South Africa and a Data Associate for a leading Education nonprofit in New York City.

I received a PhD from Texas A&M University and a Master's degree in Public Administration from the Bush School of Government. This course ties together both my theoretical knowledge and practical experience in a dynamic, practical and applicable way.

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Students of this course will enjoy learning a range of problem solving and decision making strategies….from the Eisenhower Model, SWOT analysis, to the Long Tail, and Integration Techniques. Use this course to take your career to the next level!

What are the requirements?

Come ready to learn :)

What am I going to get from this course?

Join a global community of students!
Superb reviews!
Over fifteen decision making and problem solving strategies!
Learn how to make better decisions!
Use the models to resolve conflicts and deliver great feedback!
After this course you will have the tools / skills needed to make important decision to take you to the next level!

Who is the target audience?

Anyone interested in learning about or brushing up on their decision making skills.

Who this course is for:

Anyone interested in learning about or brushing up on their decision making skills.

Master Basic Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving Skills

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Course content

Introduction3 lectures • 9min

Problem Solving Techniques4 lectures • 16min

Decision Making Strategies4 lectures • 7min

Conflict Resolution Strategies3 lectures • 8min

Product Analysis4 lectures • 15min

Requirements

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