CE-22PA1019X - Bearcats Executive Leadership Program: Decision-Making
Course Description
Great executives make bold, data-informed, and context-aware decisions. This module explores individual and team decision-making dynamics using an in-depth case approach. Participants will practice evidence-based decision tools such as the Vroom-Yetton model, risk orientation assessment, and structured voting methods to improve judgment, balance speed with inclusion, and enhance decision quality under pressure.
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To earn the Bearcats Executive Leadership Record of Completion, learners must complete all 8 courses in the Bearcats Executive Leadership program.
This intensive executive education program is designed to elevate high-potential, mid- and senior-level leaders into strategic, executive-level thinkers. The Bearcats Executive Leadership program offers a holistic development journey, including how to manage self and others in a manner that sets the stage for a high-performing organizational culture.
This Bearcats Executive Leadership program includes the following 8 courses:
- Authentic Leadership — February 6, 2026
- Coaching — February 20, 2026
- Communication — March 6, 2026
- Conflict Management — March 20, 2026
- Decision-Making — April 3, 2026
- Time Management — April 17, 2026
- Critical Thinking — May 1, 2026
- Both/And Thinking — May 15, 2026
Register for the Bearcats Executive Leadership program and receive a 20% discount.
Learner Outcomes
Learners who successfully complete this course can expect the following outcomes:
- Apply evidence-based decision-making tools, including the Vroom-Yetton model and structured voting methods, to enhance decision quality and effectiveness.
- Evaluate individual and team decision-making dynamics to balance speed, inclusion, and accuracy in complex business contexts.
- Strengthen judgment and risk awareness by using data, context, and reflection to make informed decisions under pressure.
Who Should Register?
This course is designed for high-potential, mid- and senior-level leaders who are ready to expand their strategic thinking and operate at an executive level.
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