Effective Problem Solving and Decision Making
Description
Do you recognise any of these problem solving approaches in yourself: not looking before you leap, leaving it to fate, letting someone else decide, putting it off until tomorrow or acting ‘on a hunch’? Or simply feeling overwhelmed and not knowing what to do? If so, you may find it useful to learn a more planned and rational approach to problem solving and making decisions.
This short session will focus on how to break down a problem and work towards a justifiable and confident decision to achieve the best outcome you can. It will focus on work-related scenarios however the key principles are applicable in all areas of life.
Target audience
- University staff
- Further details regarding PPD's eligibility criteria are available here
Aims
- to consider different types of problems and decisions
- to use a rational and planned approach to cover the key stages of effective problem solving and decision making
- to use creative techniques to gather ideas and information
- to look at techniques to evaluate options and select the best one
- to consider how you can monitor and evaluate the outcomes of your solution
Duration
One half day session
Events available