Professional Skills: Decision-Making

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Professional Skills: Decision-Making

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Instructor: Tyler Galarneau

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

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3 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

3 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Apply ethical frameworks to validate decision options
Select the best alternative using structured processes
Perform comprehensive risk assessments for decisions

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There are 4 modules in this course

Make smarter everyday choices regardless of your workplace setting. Learn ethical, strategic, and practical decision-making skills with guidance from ASU experts.

Decision-making is a core skill that shapes professional success, leadership ability, and personal growth. In this self-paced course taught by Dr. Brent Scholar from ASU’s College of Integrative Arts and Sciences, you'll learn how to navigate everyday and high-stakes decisions using proven frameworks. From ethics and bias reduction to risk analysis and group collaboration, you’ll build confidence and clarity in your decision-making process. Whether you're a team leader, business professional, or lifelong learner, this course will equip you with tools to evaluate choices, assess risk, and act with purpose.

This module introduces you to the critical process of applying ethical frameworks to decision-making. You will explore the underlying causes of ethical dilemmas and identify valuable resources to guide your choices. By validating various options against established ethical models, you will develop a robust approach to making sound and responsible decisions. This module aims to equip you with the tools to navigate complex ethical landscapes with confidence and integrity.

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1 assignment7 plugins

1 assignment Total 8 minutes

Quiz: Applying an ethical framework 8 minutes

7 plugins Total 55 minutes

Applying an ethical framework: Causes and resources 12 minutes
Applying an ethical framework: Validating options with a framework 7 minutes
Practice the solution: Applying an ethical framework 10 minutes
Job aid: Blanchard-Peale model 3 minutes
Reflect on the solution: Applying an ethical framework 10 minutes
Making ethical decisions: Key takeaways 3 minutes
Apply the solution: Evaluating the alternatives 10 minutes

In this module, you will learn systematic approaches to selecting the most effective alternative from a range of options. We will delve into processes for picking an option, utilizing structured methodologies and tools like the National Defense University Model. This module will enhance your ability to weigh different choices, consider their implications, and confidently arrive at the best possible decision, ensuring optimal outcomes.

What's included

1 assignment7 plugins

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

Quiz: Selecting the best alternative 10 minutes

7 plugins Total 59 minutes

Selecting the best alternative: Causes and resources 8 minutes
Selecting the best alternative: Picking an option using a process 15 minutes
Practice the solution: Selecting the best alternative 10 minutes
Job aid: The National Defense University Model 3 minutes
Reflect on the solution: Selecting the best alternative 10 minutes
Weighing the alternatives: Key takeaways 3 minutes
Apply the solution: Making a decision 10 minutes

This module focuses on the crucial skill of performing a comprehensive risk assessment for your decisions. You will learn to identify potential drawbacks, evaluate the likelihood and impact of various risks, and employ tools such as decision matrices to systematically assess and mitigate these risks. By the end of this module, you will be able to make more informed decisions by proactively understanding and addressing potential challenges.

What's included

1 assignment7 plugins

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

Quiz: Performing a risk assessment 10 minutes

7 plugins Total 60 minutes

Performing a risk assessment: Causes and resources 12 minutes
Performing a risk assessment: Assessing a decision for risk 12 minutes
Practice the solution: Performing a risk assessment 10 minutes
Job aid: Decision matrix 3 minutes
Reflect on the solution: Performing a risk assessment 10 minutes
Finding potential drawbacks: Key takeaways 3 minutes
Apply the solution: Assessing risk 10 minutes

This concluding module includes an end-of-course survey to gather your valuable feedback and marks the completion of your studies in Decision-Making: Applying Ethical Frameworks and Assessing Risk. You will also find information regarding course completion and certification.

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Tyler Galarneau

Arizona State University

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