Decision Making: How to Choose the Right Problem to Solve
Master problem-solving techniques and decision-making skills for workplace challenges. Learn to identify, analyze, and solve complex issues effectively.
Master problem-solving techniques and decision-making skills for workplace challenges. Learn to identify, analyze, and solve complex issues effectively.
This course teaches powerful decision-making methods and problem-solving skills applicable to workplace and personal challenges. Led by Kim Plowright from the University of Leeds, the course guides learners through a structured approach to identifying, analyzing, and solving problems. Over three modules, participants will explore techniques for defining problems, evaluating solutions, and creating persuasive plans. Key topics include using SWOT analysis, assessing risks, estimating resources, and measuring success. The curriculum emphasizes practical application, with learners working on real-world problems and engaging in peer review exercises. By the end of the course, students will have developed the confidence and skills to tackle complex issues, make informed decisions, and effectively communicate their solutions to others.
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What you'll learn
Evaluate personal skills for problem solving and describe how problems exist in wider contexts
Develop an idea to approach a real life problem and explore methods to minimise risk and turn ideas into plans
Explain the importance of the wider impact when proposing solutions and produce a plan that persuades others your solution will work
Use SWOT analysis to assess problems and potential solutions
Apply risk assessment techniques to evaluate proposed solutions
Estimate resources required for implementing solutions
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
1 Hours PreRecorded video
2 quizzes,3 peer reviews
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There are 3 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive framework for effective decision-making and problem-solving in professional contexts. Through three focused modules, learners develop skills to identify, analyze, and resolve complex issues. The curriculum begins with techniques for finding and defining problems, including the use of SWOT analysis to assess situations. It then progresses to methods for generating and evaluating potential solutions, with an emphasis on assessing risks and considering ethical implications. The final module covers the development of actionable plans and the art of persuasively communicating solutions to stakeholders. Throughout the course, participants engage in practical exercises, including peer reviews, to apply concepts to real-world scenarios. By combining theoretical knowledge with hands-on practice, the course equips learners with the tools to make informed decisions, solve workplace challenges, and effectively present their ideas.
Week 1 - Finding and defining problems
Module 1 · 4 Hours to complete
Week 2 - Assessing your solutions
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
Week 3 - Understanding and selling your solution
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Creative Digital Producer and Product Manager at the University of Leeds
Kim Plowright is a creative digital producer and product manager with a notable background, having played a key role in establishing the National Film and Television School’s first digital producing course. In addition to her professional pursuits, she embraces a secret double life as an artist, showcasing her diverse creative talents.
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