DECISION-MAKING FOR LEADERS:

Managing Cognitive Biases

“Our comforting conviction that the world makes sense rests on a secure foundation: our almost unlimited ability to ignore our ignorance.”
— Daniel Kahneman, Thinking, Fast and Slow

Cognitive biases can cloud even the most experienced leader’s judgment.


This course helps leaders recognize and mitigate the biases that affect decision-making, both in themselves and in the teams they lead. Participants will learn practical strategies to counter biases like confirmation bias, overconfidence, and the sunk cost fallacy, and foster an organizational environment where objective, evidence-based decisions become the norm.

Course Overview

  • The course is divided into three sessions, each focused on specific biases and bias-mitigation techniques.

    Sessions are interactive and include lectures, case studies, group discussions, and practical exercises to ensure participants can apply the concepts to real-world leadership scenarios.

    Space is limited!
    We keep our cohorts small and focused to ensure a highly-engaging environment where personalized attention, dynamic discussions, and tailored feedback are the standard.

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  • Introduction to cognitive biases. exploration of foundational concepts, and identification of common biases that impact leadership decisions.

  • Deepen understanding of how biases influence individual and group decisions and provide strategies for mitigating them using practical tools.

  • Learn skills to create bias-aware cultures within organizations, develop long-term strategies for improving decision quality, and reduce bias through processes and structures.

“Joe teaches leadership decision-making exceptionally well. His deep understanding of the material allows him to tailor his explanations to the needs of each individual student.”
— Chris D., COO

What You’ll Learn

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    Recognize common cognitive biases in leadership and decision-making contexts

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    Understand the impact of biases on individual, group, and organizational decisions

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    Apply frameworks such as pre-mortem analysis, red teaming, and diverse perspectives to mitigate biases

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    Develop strategies to foster a bias-aware culture in your teams and organizations

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    Use self-reflection to improve decision-making quality and accountability

Interested in group enrollment or professional development options for your team? Other questions?

Let us know.
 info@decisionleadershipinstitute.org