Why do smart people sometimes think they are right when they are very, very wrong? Our brains are designed to make quick decisions, and sometimes we miss out on what’s really going on. Knowing this, Professor Sydney Finkelstein walks you through the neuroscience behind decision-making, and teaches you to make conscious decisions that are right for you at work and in life. By teaching you to reflect and move forward even better than before, Professor Finkelstein will help you to be the best you possibly can at whatever you do.
Decision-Making: Blending Art & Science
Decision-Making: Blending Art & Science
This course is part of Strategic Leadership: Impact, Change, and Decision-Making Specialization
Instructor: Sydney Finkelstein
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How our brains work and how we make decisions
What experience means for decision-making
How to identify our emotional biases and overcome them
How to put it all together to make better decisions
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MS
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Reviewed on Jun 28, 2023
The course is great and very helpful with my skills at work.
BM
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Reviewed on Oct 19, 2023
This Decision-Making course was pretty informative and I enjoyed it.
MJ
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Reviewed on Jan 9, 2025
Really great insights and case studies, enjoyed having the different views and reviews
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