Planning and Decision Making
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Planning and Decision Making
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.
Modules
Unit 1: Effective Planning
Contents:
Why planning is important
Management styles
The features of effective plans
The planning cycle
The control loop
Unit 2: Types of plan
Contents:
Strategic plans
Operational plans
Budgets
Project plans
Unit 3: Ideas into action
Contents:
Keeping the organisation on course
Policies
Planning in large organisations
Planning in small businesses
Planning in the public sector
Unit 4: Planning for change
Contents:
The pressure for change
External influences
Internal influences
Analysing strengths and opportunities
Building a risk window
Unit 5: What decision making involves
Contents:
The importance of decision making
Types of decision
Styles of decision making
Key steps in decision making
Unit 6: Obtaining information for decisions
Contents:
The need for high quality information
Types of information
Sources of information
Information flow and organisational structure
Unit 7: Creative approaches
Contents:
The need for creativity
The creative organisation
Encouraging creativity
Techniques for creative decision making
Unit 8: Choosing between options
Contents:
Evaluating options
Choice and the individual
The choice process
Unit 9: Identifying contengencies
Contents:
Why is contingency planning important?
Approaches to contingency planning
Recognising contingencies
Unit 10: Coping with risk
Contents:
Risk analysis
Decision modelling
Dealing with contingencies
Resources
The pioneers who put people first
Fisons picks up the gauntlet
Entry Requirements
There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.
All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.
*You will have access to the course for 24 months.
Assessment Method
After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.
What's Included
- All study materials
- Study Guide
- Full Tutor and Admin support
On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in Planning and Decision Making.
Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.
View a sample of the certificate (opens in new window)
learndirect is one of the largest integrated providers of courses and qualifications, training, and employment services in the UK
- Each year around 6,000 businesses equip their staff for success with learndirect
- learndirect have helped more than 75,000 businesses equip their employees with the skills needed to improve productivity.
- Almost 700,000 maths and English test passes have been achieved with learndirect.
- 300,000 people fulfilled their career ambitions last year with learndirect.
- Over 250,000 apprentices have achieved with learndirect.
Planning and Decision Making
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.
Modules
Unit 1: Effective Planning
Contents:
Why planning is important
Management styles
The features of effective plans
The planning cycle
The control loop
Unit 2: Types of plan
Contents:
Strategic plans
Operational plans
Budgets
Project plans
Unit 3: Ideas into action
Contents:
Keeping the organisation on course
Policies
Planning in large organisations
Planning in small businesses
Planning in the public sector
Unit 4: Planning for change
Contents:
The pressure for change
External influences
Internal influences
Analysing strengths and opportunities
Building a risk window
Unit 5: What decision making involves
Contents:
The importance of decision making
Types of decision
Styles of decision making
Key steps in decision making
Unit 6: Obtaining information for decisions
Contents:
The need for high quality information
Types of information
Sources of information
Information flow and organisational structure
Unit 7: Creative approaches
Contents:
The need for creativity
The creative organisation
Encouraging creativity
Techniques for creative decision making
Unit 8: Choosing between options
Contents:
Evaluating options
Choice and the individual
The choice process
Unit 9: Identifying contengencies
Contents:
Why is contingency planning important?
Approaches to contingency planning
Recognising contingencies
Unit 10: Coping with risk
Contents:
Risk analysis
Decision modelling
Dealing with contingencies
Resources
The pioneers who put people first
Fisons picks up the gauntlet
Entry Requirements
There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.
All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.
*You will have access to the course for 24 months.
Assessment
Assessment Method
After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.
What's Included
- All study materials
- Study Guide
- Full Tutor and Admin support
Qualifications
On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in Planning and Decision Making.
Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.
View a sample of the certificate (opens in new window)
learndirect is one of the largest integrated providers of courses and qualifications, training, and employment services in the UK
- Each year around 6,000 businesses equip their staff for success with learndirect
- learndirect have helped more than 75,000 businesses equip their employees with the skills needed to improve productivity.
- Almost 700,000 maths and English test passes have been achieved with learndirect.
- 300,000 people fulfilled their career ambitions last year with learndirect.
- Over 250,000 apprentices have achieved with learndirect.
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