How do you make decisions? Do you rely on gut instinct, or do you analyse the broader context? How confident are you that your choices are free from bias? In today’s rapidly changing business environment, the art of making – and trusting – your decisions is essential to effective leadership. The Strategic Thinking modules within the Geneva EMBA are designed to revolutionise your approach, sharpening your decision-making skills to not only elevate your personal and professional growth, but equip you for the profound transformations facing every organisation today. Strategic Thinking is a renowned and hugely popular part of the executive MBA course at the University of Geneva. The modules run in both years and are taught by dynamic course leaders, Professor Martin J. Eppler, author of Debias by Design and How To Talk About Data, among 22 other impactful books, and Professor Ignazio Ziano, a distinguished expert in consumer behaviour and social psychology with extensive research into decision-making, consumer judgment, and the psychology behind consumer choices. You’ll take a dive deep into real-life conundrums in the workplace and learn how to transform your decision-making processes into a powerful, strategic tool.
Foundations of Strategic Leadership (Y1)
Year 1 delivers a comprehensive understanding of strategic thinking and explores vital questions, such as: What are the key pitfalls to clear strategic thinking, communication, and decision-making? How can these pitfalls be avoided with the right mindset, and versatile tools? Which contextual factors should be considered when devising and implementing new business strategies? You will learn to navigate the challenges of volatile and uncertain environments and come away with a toolbox of strategies.
Navigating Complex Decision-Making (Y2)
In Year 2, emphasis shifts to managerial decision-making within complex contexts. This stage of the course focuses on critical thinking and the ability to analyse complex information. You’ll come away with the skills to maximize resources in a way that benefits both organizations and broader society.
Beyond these leadership-focused outcomes, these modules offer vital, real-world applications. You will be empowered to tackle the pressing challenges of the next decade—digital transformation, evolving visions of the workplace, environmental regulations and shifting economic models. Students find they are not only prepared for career success but ready to lead meaningful change in response to the critical challenges shaping every industry across the globe, right now.
By the end of the course, you will:
– hone your ability to lead effectively in team environments
– make decisions that advance organizational goals
– improve critical thinking and make informed decisions based on complex data
– operate effectively in cross-cultural settings
– prepare yourself to lead in an ever-evolving business landscape.
If this sounds exactly like the skills you need, get in touch now to discuss entry requirements for the Geneva EMBA at the University of Geneva.
