A Highly Interactive Training Course On

Mastering Leadership Decision-Making

Architecture for Optimising Organisational Performance

Course Introduction

Decision-making is a complex and distinctly human capability aimed at guiding organizations, teams, and individuals toward a more positive and productive future. Whether through a methodical, rational approach or a more creative and intuitive process, effective decision-making is a cornerstone of strong leadership. Decisive leaders distinguish themselves in their ability to navigate this complexity.

In today's world, which values debate, diverse perspectives, and "collective wisdom," leaders must foster environments that encourage contributions from all members while implementing decision-making practices that minimize bias and drive successful outcomes. Leaders are increasingly seen as "architects" who design frameworks that support effective decision-making.

This engaging COPEX training course provides a thorough examination of the decision-making process, from diagnosing problems to crafting solutions. It emphasizes the leader's role as the "decision-making architect" and explores the psychological, cognitive, and emotional factors that can enhance or hinder decision-making. Participants will gain a wide range of tools and techniques to boost personal confidence, ensure productive organizational outcomes, and foster activities that promote engagement and innovation.

Training Objectives

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

  • Enhance Decision Making Practices Using Logical Reasoning, Critical Thinking, and Rigorous Application of Evaluative and Analytical Skills
  • Understand the Psychological Principles Underpinning the Decision-Making Process and Personalise Them to Real Life Situations Grounded in Their Own Organisations
  • Explore Radical Approaches to Decision-Making that Balance Emotion with Logic and Reason with Intuition
  • Demonstrate Self-Belief and Interpersonal Confidence in Their Decision-Making Activities that Enhance Their Credibility in the Leadership Role
  • Promote a Culture of Innovation and Collaborative Inquiry that Recognises and Utilises the Creativity and Collective Wisdom Within Organisations

Who should Attend?

This COPEX training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals or anyone wishing to improve their problem solving and decision-making skills. It will have specific appeal to:

  • All Professionals Wishing to Further Develop Their Leadership, Critical Thinking and Decision-Making Skills to Enhance Their Career Progression
  • Leadership Professionals who Wish to Utilise Creative Techniques That Offer Insight Into Organisational Concerns
  • HR Professionals and Training Coordinators Responsible for Coaching Managers and Employees in Performance Changing Techniques
  • All Employees who Find Themselves Constantly Seeking Tools and Techniques to Assist Them in Meeting the Challenging They Currently Face
  • Technical Professionals Including Those in Maintenance, Engineering & Production
  • Team Leaders Interested in Further Developing Their Management and Facilitation Skills to Build Collaborative Practice and Harness the Richness of Diverse Thinking
  • Organisational Leaders who Make Key Business Decisions and Seek Tools for Guidance
  • Professional New to Leadership/Management Roles and Wishing to Improve Their Communication, Interpersonal, Problem Solving and Decision-Making Skills
  • Leaders Who Seek to Challenge the Culture of Their Organisation and Build the Innovation Necessary for the “Enterprise Culture” of the 21st Century

Course Outline

Day One: The Leader as the “Decision Architect”.  Psychological Insights
  • How Perception influences our understanding of leadership
  • Changing Paradigms of leadership thought
  • The “Decision Architect”, agile, responsive and decisive leadership
  • Personality, leadership style and decision-making activity
  • Systematic errors in decision making: thinking preferences and their implications
  • Decision making and problem solving: symbiotic twins: How elastic is my brain?
Day Two: Developing a Structured and Balanced Response to Decision Making
  • A systematic, mechanistic and structured approach to making decisions
  • Team exercise: collaboration, isolation and group thinking
  • Impacting variables: Ethics, Values, Bias, Spiral dynamics and Hubris
  • How well do I make decisions? Analysis, reflection and outcomes
  • IDEAL Problem Solving: Stage 1 in the decision-making process
  • Collective inquiry to ensure IDEAL outcomes: “making work groups smarter”
Day Three: Optimising Organisational Performance through Collaborative Dialogues, Strategic Tools and Committed Practice
  • Emotional Intelligence, collaborative practice and decision making
  • Understanding Team Dynamics: Equipping Your Team to Make Decisions
  • Diagnostic tools for organisational improvement Case study: Millennial Engagement
  • Daniel Kahneman: Nobel prize winning thoughts on decision making
  • Whole brain thinking: divergent and convergent thinking
  • Applied Practice: Assessing organisational concerns through a “zig zag” approach 
Day Four: Building Creative Insights and Innovative Capability in the Organisation
  • How to make good decisions; peer coaching sessions
  • Appreciative Enquiry: accentuating the positive to eliminate the negative
  • Alternative forms of representation: soft system methodology for insightful change
  • Using Nature and multiple intelligences for creative outcomes
  • Assessing culture and organisational creativity; does it create the desired future
  • How creative am I? Adaptive and Innovative potential?
Day Five: Architectural Leadership: Vision, Inspiration and Momentum
  • Developing the critical mindset of the “Decision Architect”
  • Predicting the future: simple tools for organisational sustainability
  • Decision making in Leadership: a case study of Vision, Inspiration, Momentum
  • My VIM statements: strategic, organisational and personal
  • Beware the unpredictable black swan!
  • Review and action planning

Certificates

  • COPEX Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course
Whats Makes Copex Courses Unique?

COPEX Training is your gateway to professional growth, with over 20 years of experience turning potential into success. Each year, we deliver over 1,000 courses in 50+ countries, earning a stellar 98% satisfaction rate. Trusted by global giants like BP, the United Nations, and HSBC, we partner with top certification bodies to provide career-focused training that empowers individuals and drives organizational breakthroughs. Our mission? To transform the way professionals learn and grow in today’s fast-changing industries. Through expert insights, cutting-edge methods, and hands-on approaches, we equip you with the skills and confidence to tackle challenges, seize opportunities, and thrive in your career.

Led by a passionate leadership team and supported by a network of world-class trainers, COPEX Training connects professionals worldwide with life-changing opportunities. We are committed to excellence, ensuring every participant leaves with the tools, expertise, and confidence to conquer an ever-evolving world.

Frequently Asked Questions

This FAQ section provides quick answers to the most common questions about our services, procedures, and policies. We aim to make your experience with us as straightforward as possible. For further assistance, our support team is ready to help.

What is COPEX?

COPEX stands for “Competency Enhancement Programs” These courses are designed to develop and enhance the skills and knowledge of professionals across various sectors.

What are the benefits of attending COPEX training courses?

Enhanced Skills: Develop in-demand skills and knowledge in your chosen field.
Career Advancement: Improve your career prospects and increase your earning potential.
Increased Confidence: Gain confidence in your abilities and enhance your professional presence.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with other professionals and industry experts.
Improved Job Performance: Enhance your productivity, efficiency, and job satisfaction.
Personal Growth: Develop valuable personal and professional skills that can benefit you in all areas of life.

What makes COPEX training courses unique?

Experienced Instructors: Courses are delivered by highly qualified and experienced instructors with industry expertise.
Interactive Learning: Engaging and interactive learning methods, including workshops, simulations, case studies, and group discussions.
Practical Application: Focus on practical skills and real-world applications, enabling you to apply your learning immediately.
Flexible Learning Options: A variety of course formats available, including classroom training, online courses, and blended learning.
Certification & Recognition: Upon successful completion, you may receive industry-recognized certifications.

What is the cost of COPEX training courses?

The cost of COPEX training courses varies depending on the course duration, content, and delivery method.

How can I register?

There are several ways to register in our public training courses:
Online – Browse the Training Plan, select the course of choice, click on the button
“Register Now” inside the course outline page.
E-mail – Send the details (name, company name, email address and training course of
choice) of your nomination to [email protected]
Telephone – +971 4 368 6886 or +971 50 106 2750

When will I receive the confirmation for my registration/s?

Upon successful registration, processing window will take not more than 24 hours from the time of registration. An email including the registration confirmation, invoice and joining instructions will be sent to the provided email address.

What is included in the training fee?

Published training course fees are inclusive of the training venue, training manual, writing materials, lunch and coffee breaks with refreshments over the entire duration of the training course.

What are the available payment methods?

The training course fee can be settled by either:

  • Bank transfer
  • Credit Card

How many hours per day, and what are the timings of your training courses?

Our training courses will run for 5 hours per day. The standard daily timing is from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm including the coffee/tea breaks and lunch.

Where do you usually hold your training courses?

Our training courses courses are being held at five-star hotels in prime and iconic destinations across the globe. Cities such as Amsterdam, Barcelona, Dubai, Geneva, Istanbul, Kuala Lumpur, London, Houston, New York, Paris, Vienna, Zurich, etc.

Do you provide hotel booking assistance to your delegates?

Once officially registered, we can assist by providing the corporate rates provided by the hotel where the training course will be conducted. Early confirmation will enable us to secure the room at reduced rates

In case of failure to attend, what is your cancellation policy?

Our cancellation policy varies depending on the circumstances presented. Generally, cancellations must be initiated in formal writing at least 14 days prior to the commencement date of the training course. Further, the option to shift an existing registration to another training course on a later date is possible. Otherwise, a full refund will be initiated.

What will I receive after the training course?

Delegates who will attend and successfully complete the training course will earn a COPEX Certificate of Completion. This certification is designed to validate the successful knowledge transfer, and that the desired learning objectives and outcomes to further advance your professional competency are achieved.

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training course for you!

At Copex Training, we offer customizable courses designed to fit your specific needs. whether it's refining procurement practices or enhancing leadership and management skills, we tailor our programs to meet your unique goals and challenges. Let us create a training solution that delivers real results for your team.
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