Decision-Making: Blending Art & Science

This module explores the neuroscience behind decision-making and the role of emotions in our choices. It examines how our brains process information, the impact of emotional biases, and uses case studies like Sony's acquisition of Columbia Pictures to illustrate decision-making principles.

This module examines how experience shapes decision-making and the potential pitfalls of expertise. It explores case studies including Quaker Oats-Snapple and BP Deepwater Horizon to understand how to learn the right lessons from experience and avoid expertise traps.

This module investigates how emotional attachments and self-interest influence decision-making. It explores pre-judgments, data interpretation, and uses the Hurricane Katrina case study to examine how emotional factors affect critical decisions.

This module synthesizes the course learnings into practical decision-making frameworks. It covers goal-setting, decision-making best practices, and various safeguards to ensure better decision outcomes.