Minnesota State University, Mankato

Leading Decisions, Problems, and Impact

Minnesota State University, Mankato

Leading Decisions, Problems, and Impact

Tammy Bohlke, Ed.D.

Instructor: Tammy Bohlke, Ed.D.

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8 hours to complete
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Advanced level

Recommended experience

8 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Make high-quality decisions under uncertainty using data, judgment, and structured frameworks.

  • Solve complex problems by breaking them down and identifying root causes.

  • Lead teams through complexity with clear communication and impactful decisions.

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April 2026

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There are 3 modules in this course

In this module, you’ll explore decision-making as a core leadership skill—not just a task, but a responsibility that shapes outcomes, teams, and long-term success. You’ll examine how effective leaders make decisions by balancing data, experience, and judgment, while navigating bias, risk, and uncertainty along the way. You’ll also learn how to evaluate decision quality over time, recognizing that strong leadership isn’t about always being right. It’s about making thoughtful, informed choices and learning from the results. By the end of this module, you’ll have practical strategies to improve how you approach decisions in real-world leadership situations.

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In this module, you’ll move beyond identifying issues to solving the right problems in a way that leads to meaningful results. Leaders are often faced with complex challenges, but jumping to solutions too quickly can lead to wasted time, misalignment, and recurring issues. You’ll learn how to define problems clearly by getting to the root cause, engage others in collaborative problem-solving, and move from ideas to execution with intention. Throughout this module, you’ll focus on practical strategies you can apply immediately to lead more effective problem-solving efforts within your team or organization. By the end of this module, you’ll be equipped to approach problems more strategically, involve the right people at the right time, and ensure that solutions are not only identified but also successfully implemented.

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In this module, you’ll expand your leadership lens from managing day-to-day decisions to thinking and acting more strategically in complex environments. As leaders grow, the nature of decisions changes—becoming less about immediate tasks and more about navigating ambiguity, balancing competing priorities, and considering long-term impact. You’ll explore what it means to transition from a supervisor mindset to a strategic leader, how decision-making evolves at higher levels of responsibility, and how to strengthen your leadership judgment in situations where there are no clear answers. Throughout this module, you’ll focus on developing the awareness and discipline needed to lead effectively in complex, uncertain, and high-stakes environments. By the end of this module, you’ll be better equipped to make thoughtful, forward-looking decisions that align with broader goals and drive meaningful impact.

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Minnesota State University, Mankato
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