Course Description
Decision-making is both an art and a science, deeply influenced by cognitive patterns, emotional intelligence, and organizational culture. This course builds on the foundational principles of the previous courses, focusing on how leaders can make sound, logical decisions while navigating the challenges of biases, egos, and group dynamics. Learners will learn to integrate trust, critical thinking, and collaborative strategies into their decision-making processes to foster innovation, resilience, and equity.
Course Outline
- Foundations of Good Judgment
- The Pitfalls of Ego and Expertise
- Strategic Collaboration and Decision-Making
What You Will Learn
Upon completion of the course, you will:
- design and apply decision-making frameworks;
- mitigate cognitive and behavioural biases;
- foster innovation through inclusive leadership;
- resolve conflict and build consensus.
Microcredential
This course provides learners with the opportunity to earn a microcredential. A microcredential is evidence of a skill or competency that is employment related. Dalhousie microcredentials are developed in collaboration with employers, industries, and/or organizations that relate to the content. A microcredential can be displayed on social media pages, digital resumes, personal webpages, and in email signatures. To earn the microcredential in this course, learners will need to successfully complete a competency-based assessment.
Notes
The Faculty of Open Learning & Career Development recommends an intermediate level of English language proficiency for the most effective learning and participation in our online and face-to-face courses. A list of minimum recommended scores on some common English tests can be found on our website. If you have questions about your English language proficiency and ability to succeed in this course, please contact openlearning@dal.ca.Recommended For
This course is designed for professionals seeking to develop inclusive collaboration skills grounded in trust.Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Certificate in Inclusive Leadership : Required
Celina Caesar-Chavannes is a business consultant, coach and international speaker, who currently serves part time as the Sr. Advisor, EDI Initiatives and Adjunct Lecturer at Queen’s University. Her new memoir, “Can You Hear Me Now?” was published by Random House Canada, in February 2021 and was selected as a finalist for the 2021 Shaughnessy Cohen prize for political writing and a book award finalist for the Speaker of Ontario Legislature. Her new leadership development app, MaximizingU, is available on Google Play and the App Store.