Impactful Decision-Making

This interactive workshop introduces a variety of creative solution generation and decision-making techniques. Participants will develop the skills necessary to analyze a problem, generate creative solutions, and decide which solution most closely matches their needs.

After practicing the new tools and techniques, participants will apply them on an interesting case study. A Workbook is supplied to each participant for notetaking so that they can re-examine the programme content at any point in the future.

Learning Outcomes

By the successful completion of this programme, you will be able to:

  • Apply logical tools to properly analyze problems for root causes.
  • Establish and compare options in a variety of situations.
  • Identify the best choice from various options and address group think.
  • Achieve group consensus about important decisions.
  • Apply a four-step process to systematically solve problems and decide on appropriate decisions/solutions.
  • Use methods and tools (systematic process and fishbone diagramming) to discover the underlying cause of a problem.
  • Use brainstorming, brainwrite (new technique), mind mapping, and several other creative thinking techniques to generate possible solutions to the problem.
  • Use the following decision-making techniques: Pro/Con, Force Field Analysis, Decision Matrix, Feasibility/Capability Analysis, and Cost/Benefit Analysis.
  • Create an action plan to implement the appropriate solution.

Programme Outline

Step 1: Define a Problem
• Systematic problem definition (six basic questions)
• Systematic problem definition grid
• Cause and effect/Fishbone/Ishikawa diagrams
• Why-Why diagrams
Step 2: Find Creative Solutions
• Eight blocks to creative thinking
• Brainstorming
• Brainwrite (new technique)
• Mind maps
• SCAMMPERR
• Reverse brainstorming
• De Bono’s six thinking hats
Step 3: Evaluate and Select Solution
• Pro’s and Con’s
• Steps in force field analysis
• Cost/benefit analysis
• Feasibility/capability analysis
Step 4: Implement Solution and Create an Action Plan
• Planning and scheduling
• Planning steps
• The big planning tips

Each module focuses on clear objectives and skill demonstrations that can be easily linked to real life instances.

Delivery Method

Well-balanced theoretical and practical methodology, which includes interactive discussions, case studies, interactive activities/exercises and assignments to understand the concepts and their applicability.

Course Includes

  •  5-Day Training
  • Course Notes
  • Stationary
  • Nationally Recognized and Internationally Accredited Certification
  •  Tea/Coffee Breaks
  • Working Lunches
  • Training materials (Soft file)
  • An evening of Thai culture emersion – River Cruise.

Evaluation Criteria

Participants must have attended the sessions at least 80% in order to receive a CERTIFICATE from Bangkok School of Management.

Training Date
Month Day(s) Year
November 27- 01 December 2023
December 4-8 2023
December 11-15 2023
Month Day(s) Year
January 8-12 2024
January 22-26 2024
February 5-9 2024
February
19-23 2024
March 4-8 2024
March 18-22 2024
April 1-5 2024
April 22-26 2024
May 13-17 2024
May 27-31 2024
June 10-14 2024
June 24-28 2024
July 1-5 2024
July 15-19 2024
August 5-9 2024
August 26-30 2024
September 2-6 2024
September 16-20 2024
October 7-11 2024
October 28 - November 1 2024
November 4-8 2024
November 18-22 2024
December 2-6 2024
December 16-20 2024
Certification

Location: Bangkok, Thailand

**Reserve your seats now! No CREDIT CARD required.**