Situational decision-making
What is situational decision making? Learn how to make effective, pragmatic decisions or choices suitable for your organisation’s unique circumstances.
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You’ll learn how to:
- identify different options and their associated risk and benefits
- determine how different options align with your professional principles and values
- understand how evidence and context affect decision-making
- appreciate how to adapt to new insights, circumstances, or change.
About this course
Course length: Four to six hours
Delivery: Online, self-directed
Suitable for: All people professionals, at all stages
Topics covered
- getting started with situational decision-making
- assessing the situation
- comparing options
- evaluating outcomes
- responding to changing circumstances.
What to expect from this ‘situational decision-making’ course
The course is aligned with The Profession Map's eight core behaviours. Learn more about these behaviours here.
You’ll learn about the four aspects of situational decision-making. You’ll also discover the role of evidence and context in our decision-making and how to balance opportunity with risk.You’ll learn how to analyse whether decisions result in the desired outcomes, and how this should inform future decision-making. This will help you adapt to changing circumstances and provide a quick and effective response.
What you’ll need to do on this course
This course has five lessons which you can access online at a time that suits you. You can work through the lessons at your own pace and in the order you choose. Each lesson is between 30-45 minutes long and includes reflective and community activities to help you embed your learning​
What you’ll get on this course
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Learning outcomes
By the end of this ‘situational decision-making’ course’ you’ll be able to:
- make well-judged decisions by considering all available evidence
- consider different options and make decisions by balancing opportunity, risk, and fit with professional values
- demonstrate your commitment to evaluating the outcome and impact of your decisions to inform your future approach
- adapt your decisions and practices to account for changes to the business environment.
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