Alexander de Haan & Hans de Bruijn & Els van Daalen – Effective Decision Making – Dealing with Business Complexity

Introduction to Effective Decision Making in Business Complexity

Discover the art of solving complex business problems with “Effective Decision Making – Dealing with Business Complexity,” a course developed by Alexander de Haan, Hans de Bruijn, and Els van Daalen. This course equips engineers and leaders with the necessary tools to apply analysis-based decision making in dynamic business environments.

What Is Effective Decision Making – Dealing with Business Complexity?

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As an engineer in a leadership position, you will be faced with new responsibilities and tasks. These may include developing a business (unit) strategy and a business plan or being involved in strategic planning. Your success in dealing with these new responsibilities will largely depend on your ability to have a helicopter view of a situation and to make sound decisions.

In order to make decisions to move organizations forward, leaders will need to ensure that business goals are achievable and well-balanced while also taking into account the uncertainty of future developments. In a complex business environment, a sound strategy is the result of applying an analytical mindset and using a systematic approach to decision making.

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This course will help you to build and apply an analytical toolkit including:

• stakeholder goal trees to develop a clear set of measurable goals,
• scenarios to prepare for future situations that may be different from what you expect,
• multi-criteria analysis to assess which decisions can help you reach your goals.

The focus of the course will be on utilizing your analytical skills in a business context, allowing you to unravel complex situations requiring decisions.
Upon completion of this course, you will have been introduced to an analytical mindset and toolkit, and you will have used these in order to write a managerial summary of a business situation analysis to inform an effective decision for your business strategy.

At a glance

• Institution: DelftX
• Subject: Business & Management
• Level: Intermediate
• Prerequisites:
  The course is designed for individuals who are in a leadership position or preparing for such positions in the future. A few years of experience in an organizational setting will be an advantage, but is not a requirement.
• Language: English
• Video Transcript: English
• Associated programs: Professional Certificate in Leadership Essentials for Engineers

What you’ll learn from Effective Decision Making – Dealing with Business Complexity?

• How to employ an analytical mindset through writing a managerial summary of a business situation analysis that helps your organization move in the desired direction
• How to use a systematic approach to successfully deal with complex decision situations
• How to develop stakeholder goal trees, draw up scenarios, and conduct a multi-criteria analysis

Effective Decision Making – Dealing with Business Complexity Curriculum:

1. Get started with Effective Decision Making

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2.  Introduction: Complex Situations and Business Strategies

Complex Situations and Business Strategy

3. Stakeholder Analysis: Perspectives that enrich your vision

Stakeholder Perspectives: enriching your vision on the complex situation

4. Goal Analysis and Criteria

Goals and Criteria

5. Future scenarios and potential beneficial system interventions

Future scenarios and potential beneficial system interventions

6. Multi-criteria decision analysis: Comparing promising system interventions for Decision Making

Comparing promising system interventions for Decision Making

7. Managerial Summary, Leadership Pitch, and Next Steps

Managerial Summary
Leadership Pitch
Next Steps

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Conclusion

“Effective Decision Making – Dealing with Business Complexity” offers a strategic pathway for professionals to enhance their decision-making skills in complex business settings. Through a structured approach and comprehensive analytical tools, learners will be equipped to lead with confidence and clarity. Whether you’re an experienced leader or preparing to step into a significant role, this course provides the expertise to navigate and succeed in challenging business landscapes.

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