Most people believe they’re good at making decisions, but research shows that’s not true. Even though decisions are crucial to business success, our minds are not wired to maximise value. In this programme, you will learn a simple framework for thinking clearly about decisions, even when uncertainty is involved. You will apply the framework directly to a real problem you’re facing —and to every problem you encounter afterwards.
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In the past fifty years, cognitive scientists have gained a deep understanding of how we make decisions, how we go wrong, and how we can do better. Armed with the right concepts, you can vastly improve the quality of your decisions.
In this two-day programme at RSM, Dr Philip Eskenazi leads you through the Decision Quality (DQ) framework. This simple framework allows you to approach decision-making in a structured, rational way. You will learn to work with six basic concepts, which together constitute the language your mind needs to reason about decisions. The process is easy to use and so flexible that it applies to all decisions: what to have for lunch, who to hire, or whether to invest in that new technology. During the programme, you will apply the method to a decision you’re facing in real life.
Throughout this course you will be taught by RSM expert Dr Philip Eskenazi.
Philip Eskenazi is an academic lecturer at Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM), Amsterdam Business School, and several other institutions. He teaches thinking skills – decision making, critical thinking, creativity, deep focus and dealing with uncertainty – at the bachelor and master level. Philip also develops and manages programmes in executive education and has a broad experience in coaching professionals on their learning journey. Philip holds a PhD from RSM and a degree in philosophy from King’s College London, and his research has been published in leading academic journals.
11 - 12 November 2024
€ 2,700 (excl. 21% VAT) including course materials, lunches, and snacks. This fee does not include hotel accommodation.
25% discount for alumni from Erasmus University Rotterdam and RSM.
All of our short courses can also be delivered as personalised in-company training to groups of employees from the same organisation. This enables us to develop a comprehensive programme that focuses on your organisation’s own unique situation and issues.
Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM) offers a dynamic learning environment for professionals looking for new skills and knowledge in business and management education.
This programme takes place in Bayle building on the Woudestein Campus of Erasmus University Rotterdam, just 15 minutes by public transport from Rotterdam city centre. Our modern and lively campus has innovative study facilities, sustainable design, and calming green spaces.
Most programmes start at 09:00. Finishing times are different for each programme. There’s also an approximate schedule in each programme’s brochure and on its webpages. When you register for a programme you will be given access to Canvas, our online learning system, and the full schedule is in Canvas. Your programme manager will hand out a detailed schedule on the first day of your programme.
Class sizes are usually between 12 to 24 people, but it does depend on the programme. We aim for a balance between allowing capacity to guarantee individual attention, and achieving a good group dynamic and networking opportunities.
Yes. Alumni from RSM and Erasmus University Rotterdam receive a 25 per cent discount. RSM alumni are those who have completed either a Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, PhD or at least one executive education programme of more than 40 hours duration. Participants of open programmes of less than 40 hours do not receive a discount. Companies sponsoring several participants may also be offered a special price.
These programmes are excluded from this alumni discount:
Programme fees include tuition, programme materials, plus lunch and refreshments throughout the programme. Hotel accommodation is not included, unless mentioned otherwise in the programme information.
If you require hotel accommodation, we recommend the Novotel Rotterdam Brainpark Hotel and the Bilderberg Park Hotel. Both hotels are located in Rotterdam, accessible to the university, and participants can benefit from special rates.
Please note that due to high demand, we advise you to book your hotel stay for any program as early as possible with a flexible rate.
Our general terms and conditions apply when you register for an open programme. Please review them to learn more about our policies for cancellation, deferral and substitution.
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