Effective decision making

Introduction

Decision making is an essential management skill. If you can learn how to make timely, well-considered decisions, then you can manage your team to well-deserved success.

A logical and systematic decision-making process helps managers address the critical elements that result in a good decision. By taking an organised approach, managers will be less likely to miss important factors, and they can build on their approach to making decisions better and better.

Objectives

Understand effective decision making techniques, methods and models including decision making analysis.
Be able to explain the rationale behind the decisions you make, and ensure you are up to the challenge.
Increase your awareness of the decision making process, overcoming barriers to solutions.
Know your personal area of knowledge, expertise and influence.
Understand when and how it is appropriate to involve suitable colleagues in the process.
Be responsible and accountable within the process.