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Effective Decision Making Skills for the Workplace

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Effective Decision Making Skills for the Workplace

Ce cours fait partie de Spécialisation "Leadership Foundations"

Instructeur : LearnKartS

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3 modules

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3 heures à compléter

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3 modules

Obtenez un aperçu d'un sujet et apprenez les principes fondamentaux.

niveau Débutant

Expérience recommandée

3 heures à compléter

Planning flexible

Apprenez à votre propre rythme

Ce que vous apprendrez

Understand the decision-making process and recognize the right approach for any situation before you act
Apply decision-making frameworks and tools like SWOT Analysis to evaluate options and act with structure and confidence
Identify the influences and thinking patterns that shape your choices and build strategies to overcome them
Implement, communicate, and review decisions using a structured cycle that improves your judgment over time

Compétences que vous acquerrez

Catégorie : Professional Development
Catégorie : Overcoming Obstacles
Catégorie : Verbal Communication Skills
Catégorie : Decisiveness
Catégorie : Leadership
Catégorie : Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Catégorie : Strategic Decision-Making
Catégorie : Problem Solving
Catégorie : Critical Thinking
Catégorie : Strategic Thinking
Catégorie : Case Studies
Catégorie : Action Oriented
Catégorie : Decision Making
Catégorie : Analysis
Catégorie : Communication Strategies
Catégorie : Constructive Feedback
Catégorie : Leadership Development
Catégorie : Plan Execution
Catégorie : Performance Analysis
Catégorie : Dealing With Ambiguity

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Nobody teaches you how to decide. You rely on instinct and hope for the best. But when pressure builds, and the right answer is not obvious, hesitation takes over. This course changes that.

Here is what you will build: • The Decision-Making Process Understand why some decisions feel harder than others and learn a clear process that helps you recognize what kind of decision you are facing before you act. • Decision-Making Models and Frameworks Apply the Rational Decision-Making Model, SWOT Analysis, and structured decision-making frameworks that will help you evaluate options clearly instead of going with gut instinct. • Influences and Biases Identify what is shaping your choices: internal pressures, external factors, and the thinking patterns that quietly steer your decisions. Recognizing these influences is the first step to overcoming them. • Implementing, Communicating, and Improving Decisions Build an action plan. Communicate your decision to your team. Overcome obstacles. Then evaluate the success of your decisions and use feedback to keep improving. Each lesson is delivered through engaging videos and graded assignments. Trusted by learners across 160+ LearnKartS courses on Coursera. Give it an hour now!

Learn why decision-making is important at work and explore structured steps, models, and tools to make better choices. Understand how cognitive biases and internal/external influences impact workplace decisions.

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7 vidéos2 lectures2 devoirs

7 vidéosTotal 24 minutes

Decision-Making Fundamentals1 minute
Why Decision Making Matters at Work2 minutes
Steps to Make an Effective Decision4 minutes
Types of Decisions at the Workplace4 minutes
Decision-Making Models and Tools5 minutes
Top Cognitive Biases That Affect Workplace Decisions4 minutes
Internal and External Influences in Decision-Making4 minutes

2 lecturesTotal 15 minutes

Decision-Making Failure at Workplace – A Real-World Lesson5 minutes
Key Takeaways from Decision-Making Fundamentals10 minutes

2 devoirsTotal 30 minutes

Checkpoint Quiz12 minutes
Proficiency Quiz18 minutes

Learn how to turn decisions into action through planning, communication, and execution strategies. Understand how to overcome implementation challenges and use feedback to improve future decisions.

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8 vidéos1 lecture2 devoirs

8 vidéosTotal 30 minutes

Mastering Decisions1 minute
Action Planning for Decisions3 minutes
Communicating Decisions Effectively5 minutes
Obstacles in Decision Implementation4 minutes
Overcoming Obstacles in Implementation5 minutes
Evaluating the Success of Your Decision5 minutes
The Benefits of Feedback3 minutes
Key Takeaways for Smart Decisions4 minutes

1 lectureTotal 5 minutes

The 1985 Coca-Cola Formula Change – A Lesson in Workplace Decision-Making5 minutes

2 devoirsTotal 27 minutes

Checkpoint Quiz9 minutes
Proficiency Quiz18 minutes

This module focuses on improving workplace decision-making through practical strategies and real-world case studies. Learners will explore how better decisions are made and analyze the Target Canada case to understand common challenges and their impact on business outcomes.

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1 vidéo2 lectures

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Foire Aux Questions

That is exactly the gap. Making decisions and making good ones are two different things. Typically, professionals who work through a structured approach make fewer regrettable calls, communicate their choices more clearly, and recover faster when things go wrong. This course gives you that structure.

Everyone in any profession, role or industry. You do not need a management title or leadership background to get value from it. If you work with people and make decisions, this course is built for you.

Practical throughout. Every topic is grounded in real workplace situations. From the Rational Decision-Making Model to overcoming cognitive biases to building an action plan, each lesson connects directly to situations you already face. In practice, you will use what you learn from the very first session.

Yes. Decision-making is one of the most consistently valued skills across every profession and seniority level. Employers look for people who decide clearly, communicate those decisions well, and own the outcomes. Worth noting, this course covers the full cycle, including evaluation and continuous improvement, which most professionals have never been formally taught.

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