Effective Decision Making
  This course provides a, step-by-step approach and specific tools for dealing withworkplace problems. You will gain an understanding of processes for identifying and structuring problem situations, generating alternatives, analysing courses of action, and choosing the optimum level of participation in decision-making.You will learn how to enhance team dynamics for problem solving, how ashared systematic approach eliminates anxiety, stimulates creativity, speeds resolution, and generates support for the solutionExamine the conditions that promote creative approaches,"out-of-the-box"thinking,and innovative solutions."Out-of-the-box" thinkingAnalysing situationsUsing problem solving models: linear processes, force field analysis Employing techniques to expand perception and challenge assumptionsEnhancing creativityApplying the most effective decision-making styleChoosing between individual or team-based processesUsing facilitation tools to enhance team capabilitiesPlanning for implementation