Global Learning for Operational Leaders
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14 sessions
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Introduction
Course overview
Leaders often make important decisions under time pressure, uncertainty and scrutiny. Pressure can narrow thinking and increase errors unless leaders use structured approaches.
This Aractech course covers how pressure affects judgement, decision frameworks, rapid situation assessment, involving others, managing risk, ethical considerations, communicating decisions and learning from outcomes, through practical simulations.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Understand the effects of pressure on decisions
- Apply structured decision frameworks
- Assess situations rapidly
- Involve the right people at the right time
- Balance risk, speed and ethics
- Communicate and learn from decisions
Who should attend
Target audience
- Senior and middle managers
- Operations leaders
- Project leaders
- Emergency and crisis leaders
- High-potential managers
- Executives
Methodology
Learning approach
- Simulations
- Decision exercises
- Case studies
- Group discussions
- Reflection
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Pressure and Judgement
- Stress and cognition
- Biases
- Decision styles
- Coffee break
- Decision styles (continued)
- Self-awareness
- Exercise: Decision style profile
Day 2
Decision Frameworks
- Structured approaches
- Rapid assessment
- Options
- Coffee break
- Options (continued)
- Criteria
- Workshop: Framework practice
Day 3
Involving Others
- Consultation
- Delegating decisions
- Group decisions
- Coffee break
- Group decisions (continued)
- Challenge
- Simulation: Team decision
Day 4
Risk and Ethics
- Risk assessment
- Reversible decisions
- Ethical dilemmas
- Coffee break
- Ethical dilemmas (continued)
- Accountability
- Case study: High-pressure decision
Day 5
Communicating and Learning
- Explaining decisions
- Adjusting course
- Reviews
- Coffee break
- Reviews (continued)
- Personal plan
- Capstone: Decision simulation
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Leadership Decision-Making Under Pressure (LM-047) cover?
This course covers Leadership and Management through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 2 - 6 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Senior and middle managers, Operations leaders, Project leaders
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Barcelona, Frankfurt, London, Istanbul, Vienna, Paris, Cape Town.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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