Judgment & Decisiveness
- 6 Courses | 3h 56m 20s
- 10 Books | 12h 53m
- 5 Audiobooks | 24h 24m 59s
Leaders must be decisive and exercise good judgment. Learn ways to improve your decisiveness and better understand the implications of decisions.
COURSES INCLUDED
Welcome to the Skillsoft Leadership Development Program
Whether you are an aspiring, new, or experienced leader who leads people or projects, we've designed this curriculum to meet you where you are in your own leadership journey.
1 video |
4m
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Leading with Judgment and Decisiveness
Judgment and decisiveness enable leaders to make the right decisions, even when circumstances are challenging. In this course, you'll learn skills to help you make and execute decisions more effectively, by yourself and with your team.
7 videos |
39m
Assessment
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PMI PDU
Leadership Insights on Judgment and Decisiveness
Good decision making is about knowing which decision style to use, how to assess risk most effectively, and taking the path with the greatest value-and then communicating that decision the right way. Make decisions that make a difference!
7 videos |
24m
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Leadercamp on-demand: Decision Making
It's one thing to generate lots of great ideas, but how do you choose? Most of the time, making a decision can be stressful, and getting everyone on the same page can be very difficult. In this Leadercamp, PMP and managing partner at Lemmex Williams Training Steve Lemmex explains the tools to analyze the pros and cons of potential solutions, weigh the risks, and make values-based decisions to solve problems.
1 video |
58m
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Leadercamp on-demand: Demystifying the Problem Solving Process
We all face business problems on a daily basis and often feel at a loss on how to solve them. This Leadercamp provides step-by step guidance on how to identify the core issues, how to effectively communicate the problem, and how to implement solutions. Drawing upon her thirty-three years of experience as Vice President of Communications, Marketing and Public Relations at IBM, Siemens, Nokia, and ROVi Corporation, expert Leadership Coach Yvette Castanon will reveal how we can approach problem solving in a new light. By attending this Leadercamp, you will learn techniques to determine the true scope of the problem, evaluate multiple solutions and implement the best solution.
1 video |
56m
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Leadercamp on-demand: Making Effective Decisions in Teams
The ability of teams to collaborate to make effective decisions is at the heart of organizational performance. However, many teams leave value on the table when making decisions together. By understanding how to design and manage team decisions better, you can increase the performance of your team and the organization as a whole. In this Leadercamp, Dr. Lindy Greer, an award-winning professor at Michigan Ross, will guide you in gaining a comprehensive understanding of how to help your team make effective decisions that elevate their performance and the organization as a whole. Through her expertise and guidance, you'll learn how to design a team set up for great decisions, manage the discussion process, and make high-quality decisions that inspire commitment and buy-in and help the team and organization perform effectively.
1 video |
52m
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Book
MIT Sloan Management Review Article on Judgment and DecisivenessIn this collection of articles from Sloan Management Review, you'll learn how the best leaders make the right decisions, and how, as a leader, you can make the right choices in critical situations.
1h 18m
By MIT Sloan Management Review
Book
MIT Sloan Management Review Article on The Overlooked Key to Leading Through ChaosIn this article from MIT Sloan Management Review, learn how managers who focus on developing sense making capabilities can make better decisions in a complex and unpredictable world.
11m
By Deborah Ancona, Gisela Gerlach, Michele Williams
Book
MIT Sloan Management Review Article on How Previous Generations Influence Our DecisionsThis article from MIT Sloan Management Review show us how researchers have come to know a great deal about how people choose to behave toward future generations, and why.
4m
By Morela Hernandez
Book
MIT Sloan Management Review Article on A Structured Approach to Strategic Decisionshis article from MIT Sloan Management Review discusses that given how unreliable human judgment is, all evaluations are susceptible to errors. Reducing errors in judgment requires a disciplined process. Decisions are more accurate when interviews are structured.
14m
By Dan Lovallo, Daniel Kahneman, Olivier Sibony
BOOK SUMMARY
Decision Making & Problem Solving StrategiesDecision Making & Problem Solving Strategies presents a simple framework for leveraging creativity to tackle difficult decisions and tasks. In this Summary, we discuss the salient points of the book based on our interpretation of its contents.
9m
By John Adair
Book
Think Smarter: Critical Thinking to Improve Problem-Solving and Decision-Making SkillsPresenting a pragmatic set of tools to apply critical thinking techniques to everyday business issues, this book is filled with real world examples that demonstrate how the tools work in action and includes dozens of practice exercises applicable across industries and functions.
3h 19m
By Michael Kallet
Book
Decision Making & Problem Solving StrategiesUsing checklists, exercises and case studies, this guide will help managers ensure that the best decisions are taken, problems are solved in the optimum way, and the creative ideas and innovations so necessary for tomorrow's business flow freely.
1h 3m
By John Adair
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The Proactive Leader: How to Overcome Procrastination and Be a Bold Decision-MakerProcrastination is a business' worst enemy, but it is most damaging when it affects the ability to lead. This book explains how procrastination has led to major contemporary leadership failures and shows how to recognize and resolve the problem in yourself and others.
2h 45m
By David De Cremer
Book
The Little Black Book of Decision Making: Making Complex Decisions with Confidence in a Fast-Moving WorldBlending modern science, first-hand experience, and personal insight, this book shows you how to transform your decision-making abilities by correcting errors in thinking before they become errors in judgment.
3h 38m
By Michael Nicholas
BOOK SUMMARY
The Little Black Book of Decision Making: Making Complex Decisions with Confidence in a Fast-Moving WorldThe Little Black Book of Decision Making teaches you how to hone your decision-making skills in a way that multiplies their effectiveness. In this Summary, we discuss the salient points of the book based on our interpretation of its contents.
12m
By Michael Nicholas
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AUDIOBOOKS INCLUDED
AUDIOBOOK SUMMARY
Judgment Calls: Twelve Stories of Big Decisions and the Teams That Got Them RightFor senior managers, educators, consultants, or simply people interested in learning how organizations made positive changes at critical times, Judgment Calls will show you how collective judgment works in different organizations. In this Review, we discuss the salient points of the book based on our interpretation of its contents.
13m 16s
By Brook Manville, Thomas H. Davenport
Audiobook
Judgment Calls: Twelve Stories of Big Decisions and the Teams That Got Them RightThis audio edition introduces a model that taps the collective judgment of an organization so that the right decisions are made.
8h 1m 55s
By Brook Manville, Thomas H. Davenport
Audiobook
Left Brain, Right Stuff: How Leaders Make Winning DecisionsThis audio edition draws on a wealth of examples in order to propose a new paradigm for decision making in sync with the way we have to operate in the real world.
8h 44m 1s
By Phil Rosenzweig
Audiobook
Think Again: Why Good Leaders Make Bad Decisions and How to Keep It from Happening to YouThis audio edition offers a powerful model for making better decisions, describing the key red flags to watch for and detailing the decision-making safeguards we need.
7h 3m 8s
By Andrew Campbell, Jo Whitehead, Sydney Finkelstein
AUDIOBOOK SUMMARY
The Little Black Book of Decision Making: Making Complex Decisions with Confidence in a Fast-Moving WorldThe Little Black Book of Decision Making teaches you how to hone your decision-making skills in a way that multiplies their effectiveness. In this Summary, we discuss the salient points of the book based on our interpretation of its contents.
22m 39s
By Michael Nicholas
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SKILL BENCHMARKS INCLUDED
Leading the Business
Becoming a successful business leader means more than just directing and motivating your people. It also requires understanding the business you're in and making sure that you're making decisions that will help your company meet its goals. In this Leading the Business Unit Benchmark, you'll be able to make a frank assessment of your current skills in strategic planning and execution, identifying your strengths and recognizing areas of weaknesses that will benefit from further learning and growth. This benchmark evaluates your understanding of this topic. Being aware of potential knowledge gaps allows you to better understand your current competency and areas for improvement, so you can find suitable content and curate your own learning path. The courses recommended at the end of this benchmark can help you fill potential gaps in your knowledge.
7m
| 7 questions
Strategies and Styles for Effective Business Leadership
Effective business leadership requires a range of strategies and styles to succeed. Discover how to lead a customer-centric culture, cultivate empathy, promote diversity, and influence and persuade others. Learn how to drive results, lead for success, and inspire your team to achieve more. This benchmark evaluates your understanding of this topic. Being aware of potential knowledge gaps allows you to better understand your current competency and areas for improvement, so you can find suitable content and curate your own learning path. The courses recommended at the end of this benchmark can help you fill potential gaps in your knowledge.
12m
| 14 questions