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WHY DECISIONS GO BAD - February 5th, 2008
Why is it that many of our decisions -- decisions we thought at the time to be rational, sensible, and prudent -- seem to turn out so wrong? Were they bad decisions in the first place, made without the right information, understanding, or expectations? Or were they really good decisions that over time and unforeseen circumstances turned out poorly? And can we, in the future, make choices that will achieve the results we expect?

Our speakers are world leading experts in the art and science of decision-making, with a deep understanding of why people make poor choices and how to improve the odds. Learn more about why decisions go bad and how to avoid these common mistakes.

DECISION LEADERSHIP - December 4, 2007
This eBriefing will describe how to lead groups to high-quality decisions by leveraging your leadership abilities, facilitating in difficult situations, and managing group dynamics.

ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT - April 18, 2007
Rather than viewing uncertainty only as a threat to be mitigated, organizations are recognizing that understanding uncertainty can give them a competitive advantage. This eBriefing will introduce you to how value-focused ERM creates a direct line of sight from shareholder value to risk management through an understanding of potential risk factors, decision analytic methods, and best practices. Learn about the risk management systems that leading corporations are using today to protect and grow shareholder value.

STRATEGIC INNOVATION – April 11, 2007
Creativity for Profit

This ebriefing discusses how corporations are working to reconcile the "creative" side of business ideation with the analytical side in ways that promote innovation while satisfying the need for financial rigor. Our presenters are Carl Spetzler, a leading speaker and author on business strategy development, and William Burnett, assistant professor of industrial design, innovation, and product development at Stanford.

DESTRUCTIVE DECISION-MAKING HABITS - February 7th, 2007
Leverage Your Strengths and Conquer Your Weaknesses in Making Decisions

Face it: We all have good and bad habits. When we encounter a difficult problem, our habit is to take it into our comfort zone. We deal with the problem based on what comes naturally, rather than what is important. Our personalities shape our approach. To be effective decision-makers, therefore, we need to understand ourselves. We need to know our strengths so that we can leverage them, and we need to recognize our weaknesses so that we can mitigate them.

• Reflect on your own decision-making style, as defined by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator: http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes1.htm
• Learn how your personality helps and hinders you in decision-making
• Determine how to build your strengths and compensate for your weaknesses to become a more effective decision-maker.

GET IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME - December 13th, 2006
A Proven Paradigm for Strategic Decision-Making

Successful business leaders know that decision-making must be fast, effective, and done right the first time. Business leaders are called upon to identify the decisions with the greatest impact on corporate performance. To meet these challenges, a new paradigm for strategic decision-making is required.

Watch this eBriefing to learn about the approach that has empowered many organizations to improve the quality and quickness of their strategic decisions. Learn:

• The art and the science of decision-making
• Six elements that ensure high-quality decisions
• How to translate quality decisions into effective action