Problem Solving and Decision Making Skills (Islamabad)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The hallmark of dynamic and successful organizations is accurate problem identification and quality decision making. Poor decisions generate inefficiency and losses. Good decisions vitalize the organizational processes and enhance efficiency and profitability.

The measure of manager’s worth lies in the quality and timeliness of his decision making. His effectiveness in this vital skill is the key to success on a personal and organizational level. Perhaps the most highly regarded and rewarded managerial skill today is that of effective problem identification and decision making.

COURSE CONTENTS

• Basics of management and decision making
• Kepner-Tregoe’s Problem solving and decision making modules
• Crises Management
• Problem Recognition
• Decision Making
• Positional problem analysis

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• To provide a conceptual framework for rational, accurate and speedy problem identification
• To provide a conceptual framework for rational and effective decision making
• To develop SKILL IN USE of the modern techniques of problem solving and decision making

COURSE METHODOLOGY

• Intensive simulation of problem solving and decision making
• Team games
• Group discussions
• Theoretical and conceptual input through lectures

TARGET AUDIENCE

The course is structured to help senior and middle level managers who are actively involved in problem solving and decision making in all areas of management.