Learning to Make Better Decisions [Decision-Making]

Why should you study decision-making?

Decisions shape our lives, but do you ever consider what influences them? This course will be your guide into the world of decision-making psychology. You will learn to identify hidden biases, enhance your thought processes, and make conscious, effective decisions.

What you will gain:

The course offers real-life cases, practical assignments, and valuable knowledge on how to deal with uncertainty, avoid cognitive traps, and find a balance between intuitive and analytical approaches. By the end, you will be ready to confidently tackle complex challenges.

What does the course cover?

Foundations of Decision Making

• Understanding how decisions are made: logic, emotions, and habits in action.

Cognitive Biases

• Learn to recognize and avoid common thinking errors such as Narrow Framing and Loss Aversion.

Optimizing Thought Processes

• Understand when to rely on intuition (System 1) and when to use analytical thinking (System 2).

Dealing with Uncertainty

• Master strategies to overcome the fear of uncertainty and learn how to leverage opportunities even under risk.

Real-Life Cases

• Study examples like Netflix's innovative HR practices to understand decision-making in practice.

Halo Effect and Perception

• Learn how initial impressions can skew decisions and how to make more objective judgments.

Interactive Learning in Practice

• Apply acquired knowledge in the "Tentacle Tents" project, solving tasks using decision-making strategies and AI.

Practical Tools for Life

• Master useful tools and methods that will help you make better decisions in everyday life and career.