Tools for Decision Making

We’ve all made decisions we feel really good about, and some decisions we probably aren’t so proud of. Regardless, the decisions will keep coming, and the number of decisions you’re responsible for will likely only increase the longer you’re in the workforce. Whether you’re being asked to make your tenth or ten-thousandth determination at work, this course is for anyone interested in improving their decision-making. You’ll learn about the effects of time and context on your decisions, and how to navigate tough topics such as money and probability. you’ll also learn how to avoid common mistakes people make in decisions, like the Over Optimism Bias and Survivor Bias. Finally, your instructor Michael Shermer, PhD, who is a New York Times bestselling author and noted professor, will walk you through a concrete 12-step process you can apply to whatever tough decision you might find yourself facing next.