
Welcome to Reality Based Decision Making for Effective Strategy Development. This program takes about 1 hour to complete and will teach you 1 simple technique that will help you avoid mistakes in your planning process.
A strategy is not a goal. It’s the way you plan to get to your goal. There are several aspects of problem solving that can benefit from talking a reality based approach.
In order to develop a realistic strategy, you have to find out what is real and what isn’t. The best way to do that is to get in the habit of thinking critically. There are 6 basic critical thinking skills that will help you learn what is real and what isn’t.
Let’s focus on our first task. Making sure we are at least focused on solving our real problem and not a proxy problem
Let’s assume you did your work and you asked yourself why and you are pretty sure that you are focusing on your real problem and not on a proxy problem you think is important. Now – you need to find out what are the real causes of your problem.
Now you need a solution that will positively impact the root cause so that you can really solve your problem.
Effective Strategies Are Reality based
They take into account
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Glossary
Reality Based Decision Making for Effective Strategy Development
By Jennifer Hancock of Humanist Learning Systems
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In this course, you will discover how to identify and solve real problems with research-based strategies that make a real impact. You will learn to analyze the root causes of problems and apply effective solutions that really work. Whether you’re dealing with change management, bullying, or any other challenge, you will acquire the tools to create solutions that make a difference. Join us to become a master problem solver and a change agent that can truly make a positive impact in your organization and your community.
Program Description
Are you tired of implementing strategies that fail to solve your real problems? Are you struggling to identify the root cause of the issues you face? Look no further! This online course is designed to equip you with the necessary tools to create reality-based strategies that actually work.
Join us to learn how to answer the three most important questions for any strategy: What is your real problem? What is really causing it? And, what will really work to really solve it?
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to approach strategic planning with confidence, knowing that you have a strong foundation for success. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to take your strategic planning skills to the next level!
Benefits of Taking the Course:
1. Learn how to develop effective strategies: By taking this course, you’ll gain valuable insights into what makes a strategy effective and how to develop one that will work for your unique situation.
2. Increase your chances of success: By ensuring that your strategy is reality-based, you’ll be setting yourself up for success. This course will help you identify your real problem, root causes, real impact, and resources required to create an effective strategy.
3. Save time and resources: Developing a strategy that doesn’t work can waste valuable time and resources. By taking this course, you’ll learn how to develop a strategy that is based on reality and has the highest chance of success, saving you time and resources in the long run.
4. Gain valuable skills and knowledge: By learning how to develop reality-based strategies, you’ll be gaining valuable skills and knowledge that can be applied to a wide range of situations, both personal and professional.
Topics Discussed
1) 1 simple technique to ensure you focus your real problem and not a proxy problem
2) 6 critical thinking skills necessary to ensure your strategy is reality based
3) How to evaluate your alternatives scientifically