A Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI)®Registered Training Course
Decision Making in Projects
Techniques towards Successful Project Delivery
Course Overview
Decision-making in Projects is a key skill that many project personnel struggle with. Project Management has evolved into a discipline of high-level decision making and the aim of this GLOMACS Decision Making in Projects training course is to help augment the intuition of a Project Manager and project team members taking and making decisions. It’s extremely useful to recognise that the ability to make good, solid decisions can make the difference between delivering projects successfully or leading towards failure.
Some find making decisions extremely difficult – it’s not always the actual decision per se. Some people are naturally creative, have the ability to think out of the box, but we may have to ensure that they are weighed up against the operational constraints or time, cost, quality and with an awareness of any associated risks.
This GLOMACS Project Management training course on Decision Making in Projects will help to build, develop and hone the essential skills needed to improve decision-making in a dynamic project workforce, with the key areas of constraint being time, cost and scope having the ability to affect a project’s outcome. We will consider what must be done to maintain these three constraints and any associated risks.
This GLOMACS training course will highlight:
- Learn how to diagnose a decision situation and design an efficient process to make the decision
- Use decision quality principles and differences in framing, information, and preferences to jointly create greater value and reach win-win solutions in multi-party situations
- Prepare for and conduct negotiations and deal with difficult negotiation tactics
- Lead the decision process and effectively facilitate meetings
- Manage interpersonal and organisational dynamics to facilitate agreement and clarity of action
- Leverage information sharing and a relationship frame to maximise the value for each party
- Learn skills to allow project team members to guide dialogue among those who outrank you
Training Outline
DAY 1: Fundamentals of Project Management
- Projects Decision-Making Opportunities
- Project Life Cycles and Stage Gates
Project Context
- Appreciation of Macro-environment in Relation to Projects
- Understand Who Stakeholders are and How they may impact upon the project
- Project Preparation & Planning Responsibilities
DAY 2: Project Leadership Skills
- Learn what decision leadership is?
- Understand the Project Organisation and How decision-making differs
- Project Manager – Unique Requirements
- Leadership Styles
- Build an executive leadership style that creates trust, sets a clear vision, and guides the team toward greater performance
- Consider implications of unclear roles and responsibilities to project success
DAY 3: Collaborative Decision-Making
- General Decision-making Concepts
- Types of Decision Models
- The Decision-making Process
Using Risk to Assist in Decision-Making
- Planning and Identifying Risk
- Analysing the Key Areas of the Project
- Measuring and Managing Risk
- Evidence Based Decision Making
DAY 4: Multi-Criteria Decision-Making
- Multi-criteria Scoring Model
- Analytic Hierarchy Process
How to Display a Decision Problem?
- Decision Tables
- Decision Trees
- Influence Diagrams
- Monte-Carlo Simulations
DAY 5: How to Evaluate a Decision?
- Review Decisions Made
- Use Root-cause Models to Evaluate Decisions
- Evaluate Effectiveness of Decision
- Consider the Way Forward
- Capture Lessons-learned
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate with eligible Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) from National Registry of CPE Sponsor and Professional Development Units (PDUs) / Contact Hours from Project Management Institute (PMI®), will be awarded to the delegates
Accreditation
GLOMACS is proud to be an Authorized Training Partner (ATP No. 2759) with PMI®. As an ATP, GLOMACS is authorized to issue applicable Professional Development Units (PDUs) and Educational Contact Hours to participants of any of its PMI® approved training courses for PMI® Certification and Re-Certification.
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
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About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
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