This course aims to help professionals develop and enhance their skills and knowledge of evidence based managerial decision making, which is the process of using the best available evidence to inform and improve managerial decisions. The course will cover topics such as:
- What is evidence based managerial decision making, and why is it important for professionals?
- What are the sources and types of evidence, and how can they be evaluated for quality and relevance?
- What are the methods and tools for collecting, analyzing, and synthesizing evidence, such as surveys, experiments, meta-analyses, etc.?
- What are the challenges and barriers to using evidence in managerial decision making, such as cognitive biases, organizational culture, ethical issues, etc.?
- How can you overcome the challenges and barriers to using evidence in managerial decision making, such as developing critical thinking skills, engaging with stakeholders, communicating effectively, etc.?
