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Planning and Decision Making Diploma

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A Distance Learning Course of 10 Lessons. Course Description: We all know that some people and organisations always succeed while others never seem to do quite so well. Many people put success down to 'luck', especially those unsuccessful individuals who persist in reflecting on their 'bad luck' rather than on their not too effective or non-existent plans. Whether we are talking about a swimming gala, an international company, a newsagent's shop, a charity or a country, it could be argued that good planning is the single factor which makes one organisation, individual or project more successful than the next. Planning is the most basic - and some would say the most important - of all management functions. If an organisation is to be effective, everyone involved must know where they are going and how they are expected to arrive there. Planning bridges the gap from where the organisation is now to where it wants to be. It makes it possible for organisational development and change to occur and for businesses to achieve their desired goals. The development of an organisation and the quality of the work it produces also depend on effective decision making.

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  • All Areas
Delivery:
  • Distance
  • Online
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Difficulty:
  • Not applicable

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Course Syllabus: Unit 1: Effective Planning - Why planning is important, Management styles, The features of effective plans, The planning cycle, The control loop. Unit 2: Types of plan - Strategic plans, Operational plans, Budgets, Project plans. Unit 3: Ideas into action - Keeping the organisation on course, Policies, Planning in large organisations, Planning in small businesses, Planning in the public sector. Unit 4: Planning for change - The pressure for change, External influences, Internal influences, Analysing strengths and opportunities, Building a risk window. Unit 5: What decision making involves - The importance of decision making, Types of decision, Styles of decision making, Key steps in decision making. Unit 6: Obtaining information for decisions - The need for high quality information, Types of information, Sources of information, Information flow and organisational structure. Unit 7: Creative approaches - The need for creativity, The creative organisation, Encouraging creativity, Techniques for creative decision making. Unit 8: Choosing between options - Evaluating options, Choice and the individual, The choice process. Unit 9: Identifying contengencies - Why is contingency planning important?, Approaches to contingency planning, Recognising contingencies. Unit 10: Coping with risk - Risk analysis, Decision modelling, Dealing with contingencies. Payment plans are available on request.

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£260.00

 

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