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Leading with Better Decision-Making

Delivered by Executive Education

Overview

Leaders today face increasingly complex choices, where traditional approaches to decision-making often fall short. Biases, overreliance on data, or pressure can lead to costly missteps.

This course equips leaders with the tools to overcome these pitfalls by combining evidence-based models like the wisdom theoretical framework, with self-exploration of the cognitive processes that shape executive judgment. You’ll explore the balance between intuition and analysis, uncover strategies to counteract cognitive biases, and learn to sharpen your decision-making edge while navigating ethical complexities; that drive insightful and impactful outcomes via highly interactive and practical activities.

This transformative learning experience fuses rational analysis with intuitive intelligence enabling you to make decisions that are not only effective, but are truly wise. As a leader, you will walk away empowered to make holistic and impactful decisions that create lasting organisational value.

Upcoming courses

Delivery mode
in-person, classroom
Date
8–9 October 2026
Location
UQ Brisbane City
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Who should attend

  • Middle managers and senior managers looking to strengthen their decision-making skills
  • Human resource professionals and people leaders responsible for guiding teams and culture
  • Executives and business owners seeking to make confident, strategic choices
  • Professionals who want to understand cognitive processes and gain practical tools to improve decision-making efficacy

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course.

What you'll learn

  1. Discover your personal decision style by exploring how your habits, biases, and mindset shape your leadership decisions.
  2. Apply decision-making models and techniques to make smarter choices and avoid pitfalls.
  3. Make courageous, confident decisions by overcoming fear and resistance while navigating risks and uncertainty.
  4. Leveraging the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for better executive decision-making.
  5. Communicate executive decisions in a clear and concise manner.

Assessment

There are no formal assessments for this course. However, to obtain a digital badge, you will need to complete an applied learning activity.

Certification and accreditation

Showcase your capabilities with a Digital Badge that verifies your skills and achievements.

Facilitators

Associate Professor Ali Intezari
Associate Professor Ali Intezari
Deputy Director, Teaching & Learning, UQ Business School
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Cost

Applicant Price
Early Bird A$2,112
Individual A$2,640

For group bookings, please contact us at execed@business.uq.edu.au to learn about our group discounts and corporate package options.

For Early Bird dates, see the Registration page.

GST is included in the cost

Discounts can't be used with other discounts, offers or special promotions.

Payment options

We accept credit cards (Visa/MasterCard) for payment, including corporate credit cards. If you do not have access to a card, please contact our team at execed@business.uq.edu.au to discuss your options. 

Location

UQ Brisbane City

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