$1,000
10/12/2026
Next start date
Online - scheduled
5 Weeks to complete
Overview
Course 2 equips public managers with structured tools for making sound decisions in complex, high-stakes environments. You'll move from defining problems clearly to analyzing causes, generating alternatives, and recognizing the cognitive realities that shape every decision.
Key Benefits:
- Recognize different decision-making types and when to apply each
- Diagnose root causes using tools like the 5 Whys
- Identify stakeholders and apply cost-benefit analysis
- Recognize personal cognitive biases and decision fatigue
- Apply skills through real-world case study presentations
What's Included:
- Five content modules covering decision frameworks and analysis
- Survival scenarios, workplace cases, and discussion-based learning
- Brainstorming, problem statement, and cost-benefit assignments
- A capstone-aligned case study presentation
- Live Zoom office hours with the instructor
Decide with clarity, ethics, and confidence.
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Please reach out directly to Dr. Michelle Hill (mhill1@asu.edu) for all course content related questions.
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