Appropriate Sources and Methodology
Strategic Decision-Making
Forecasting Models
Event Probabilities
- Recognize the ambiguity and confusion created when people use words such as “likely,” “good possibility,” etc. in forecasts, rather than explicit probabilities
- Learn to assess event probabilities by studying a company that has become extremely skilled at this process
- Apply a rigorous quantitative approach to situations with very low probabilities and high consequences
Our classes are available for university credit. Please contact Elizabeth Krieg for more information.
In Partnership with Strategic Decisions Group
The Strategic Decision and Risk Management Certificate courses offered by Texas Executive Education combine The University of Texas at Austin’s academic and research depth with the decision and risk management expertise and track record of Strategic Decisions Group (SDG).
Strategic Decisions Group (SDG) is a global consulting firm with expertise in strategic decision making, risk management and shareholder value creation. SDG’s collaborative approach helps clients find innovative strategies for today while helping them build decision competency for the future.
Decision and Risk Analysis
Explore the foundations of decision quality and how to use a rigorous analytic framework to make better decisions in your personal and professional life.
Decision Quality: Make the Right Choice Every Time
Learn how to frame strategic choices, generate alternatives, develop credible forecasts, quantify uncertainty and judge the quality of a decision at the time it is made.
Human Biases in Decision Making: Avoiding the Traps
Understand the ways in which your mind, personality, and social structures can degrade your decision-making.
Leading Strategic Decision Making
Achieve success by effectively diagnosing a decision situation, designing a clear approach, facilitating communication, and presenting compelling rationale to key stakeholders.
Modeling and Analytics for Strategic Insight
Create models that answer executives’ questions, produce compelling analyses, and ultimately gain commitment.
Scenarios and Forecasting: Planning for Uncertainty
Improve strategic decision-making with enhanced forecasting methods and by leveraging scenarios to foster insight.