Decision Making Under Pressure Training Course

Audience:

• Professionals in all management roles.
• Accountable managers and safety or risk post holders.
• Experienced managers aiming to enhance their risk and safety management capabilities.

Overview:

This course examines the primary factors influencing decision-making during high-pressure situations. Few scenarios generate as much intensity as a crisis, and this training is designed to equip civil servants with the necessary tools to analyse complex situations and make sound decisions amid uncertainty. The curriculum adopts a holistic approach to managing intricate systems. The ongoing global pandemic has hastened change across many strategic areas, and this course leverages proven methodologies to help civil servants maintain effective decision-making under stress. Additionally, we will address strategies for mitigating emerging threats, whether they are physical or digital. The program includes analysis of high-profile case studies from various industries, which will be collectively examined and discussed from multiple perspectives by the delegates.
Assessment techniques will be explored and applied to real-world scenarios. Delegates will evaluate crises and determine the most appropriate course of action given limited information. The course aims to build the confidence required to directly engage with risk-based decisions within complex operational environments.
This training aligns with the Better Business Case methodology. The Better Business Case represents the UK government’s best practice approach for enabling civil servants to develop spending proposals and make effective business decisions.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Comprehend the nature of complex systems and how to manage within them.
• Identify strategies to mitigate the impact of new technologies on risk frameworks.
• Strengthen the resilience of their risk management systems.

Course Format:

• Facilitated discussions and group interactions.
• Scenario-based presentations, briefings, and case study analysis.
• Breakout scenario workshops and group presentations.