Leadership Excellence: Strategic Decision Making Skills

Master Leadership Excellence: Strategic and Critical Thinking, Decision-Making Strategies for Success

What you'll learn

Develop Strategic Mindset for Leadership Excellence

Confidence in Decision Making

Master Decision-Making Models and Frameworks

Foster a Culture of Decision-Making Within Your Organization

Make Long-Term, Vision-Aligned Decisions

Develop Strategic Thinking Skills

Mitigate Cognitive Biases in Decision Making

Requirements

1. Basic Leadership Knowledge: While no advanced leadership experience is required, a basic understanding of leadership principles (e.g., the role of a leader in decision-making) will be helpful.

2. Interest in Strategic Thinking: This course is ideal for those who have an interest in improving their decision-making abilities and becoming more strategic leaders.

3. Familiarity with General Business Concepts: (Optional, but helpful) Although not required, having a basic understanding of business concepts such as organizational goals, market competition, and business strategy will enhance your learning experience.

Description

Great leaders don’t just make decisions—they shape the future with every choice. In this course, you’ll learn how to make high-impact, confident decisions that drive success for individuals, teams, and organizations. Whether you’re navigating uncertainty, prioritizing resources, or solving complex challenges, this course provides you with practical tools and proven strategies to lead with clarity and precision.A key focus is learning to balance logic and intuition. While data-driven insights provide structure and reliability, intuition—built from experience and pattern recognition—adds adaptability and depth. You’ll explore powerful frameworks like SWOT analysis, decision trees, and Pareto principles to prioritize effectively, assess risks, and maximize opportunities.However, even the best decision-makers are prone to cognitive biases—mental shortcuts that can cloud judgment. This course will help you identify and challenge biases like confirmation bias, anchoring, and overconfidence, allowing for more objective and well-rounded choices. Additionally, you’ll discover how to align decisions with organizational goals, navigate market shifts, and drive long-term success in dynamic environments.Beyond making sound individual decisions, you’ll also learn how to foster a decision-making culture—one that encourages collaboration, builds trust, and empowers teams to take ownership. By creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued, your organization will benefit from more innovative, agile, and effective decision-making.This course isn’t just about making better decisions—it’s about becoming the kind of leader who inspires confidence, drives progress, and transforms challenges into opportunities. Take the next step in your leadership journey and unlock your full decision-making potential today.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Welcome to "Leadership Excellence: Strategic Decision-Making Skills"

Section 2: Introduction to Strategic Decision Making

Lecture 2 What is Strategic Decision Making?

Lecture 3 Why Strategic Decision Making is Crucial for Leadership ?

Section 3: The Impact of Cognitive, Emotional, and Social Biases on Decision Making

Lecture 4 Cognitive Biases in Decision Making

Lecture 5 Emotional & Social Biases in Decision Making

Lecture 6 Overcoming Biases in Decision Making

Section 4: Strategic Decision Making Frameworks & Tools

Lecture 7 Strategic Decision Making Frameworks

Lecture 8 Strategic Decision Making Tools

Section 5: Strategic Decision Making at the Individual, Organizational, and Market Levels

Lecture 9 Strategic Decision Making at the Individual, Organizational, and Market Levels

Section 6: Organizational Culture, Unknown Unknowns, and Strategic Flexibility

Lecture 10 Organizational Culture, Unknown Unknowns, and Strategic Flexibility

Section 7: Wrap Up - Strategic Decision-Making: Mastering the Art of Leadership

Lecture 11 Wrap Up

Lecture 12 Thank you!

This course is ideal for professionals and aspiring leaders who want to enhance their strategic decision-making skills and improve their leadership effectiveness. Whether you're stepping into a leadership role for the first time or you're an experienced manager looking to refine your decision-making abilities, this course will provide you with the tools, frameworks, and insights needed to make smarter, more informed decisions.