Decision Making Essentials You Always Wanted To Know - Self Learning Management

Introduction to Decision Making Scenario Planning and Prediction Markets Group Mechanics Heuristics and Programmed Decisions Probability and Base Rate Neglect Make tough decisions with this dynamic toolbox of decision analysis techniques to transform the business!Decision Making Essentials You Always Wanted to Know prepares new managers and leaders to assess tough decisions they face- and eventually make the right choice- by providing them with a tool box of decision analysis techniques to help them understand and analyze the decisions they make.
The chapters describe key techniques of decision analysis, including: Cognitive biases and Prospect Theory Heuristics Probability and Expected Value Bayes Theorem Multi-attribute decision making, including the SMART, Elimination by Aspects, and Even Swaps methods Game Theory Prediction Markets Brainstorming and Groupthink Black Swan Events Each chapter provides clear examples of the decision making tools and includes practice examples to help train the reader in using these critical tools.
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