Course overview
Decision Making & Problem Solving: Practical Workshop is a hands-on workshop built around exercises and real site problems in Decision Making & Problem Solving. It covers the principles, the requirements of leading management research and international best practice, and the practical methods used on site, with case studies from operations in the Gulf, Africa and worldwide. Available online, in the classroom in 60 cities, or in-house.
What participants will be able to do
- Explain the principles, terminology and scope of Decision Making & Problem Solving
- Apply the relevant requirements of leading management research and international best practice
- Use practical tools, checklists and calculations with confidence
- Recognise common problems, risks and root causes and choose the right corrective action
- Prepare an improvement plan for their own site or organisation
Who should attend
Designed for executives, managers, team leaders and high-potential staff who want practice rather than theory.
Course outline (5 days)
- Day 1: Workshop briefing and baselineParticipants bring a real problem from their own site
- Day 2: Guided practice 1Hands-on exercises using templates, checklists and calculators
- Day 3: Guided practice 2Simulations and role-play based on Decision Making & Problem Solving scenarios
- Day 4: Field cases from the Gulf and AfricaAnalysing what went wrong and what worked
- Day 5: Action plan and peer reviewEach participant leaves with a reviewed improvement plan
What the 10-day edition adds
- Day 6: Applied project, part 1Apply the week-one methods to a case from your organisation
- Day 7: Data and digital toolsSoftware, spreadsheets and digital tools used in practice
- Day 8: Lessons from incidents and auditsWhat investigations and audit findings teach
- Day 9: Applied project, part 2Complete, test and refine your solution
- Day 10: Presentations and final assessmentPresent to the group and complete the final assessment
Training method and certificate
Interactive sessions, practical exercises, case studies and pre- and post-course assessments. Participants receive a Qimma Global Training certificate of completion stating the training hours (30 hours for 5 days, 60 hours for 10 days). Delivered in English or Arabic.
Dates 2027–2030
None of these dates work? We run this course for your team on the date and in the place you choose.
| Dates | City | Duration | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25–29 Jan 2027 | Zurich Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 15–26 Feb 2027 | Sharjah Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 12–16 Apr 2027 | Luanda Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 12–23 Jul 2027 | Dubai Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 15–19 Nov 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 23–27 Jan 2028 | Amman Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 8–19 May 2028 | London Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 29 May – 2 Jun 2028 | Dubai Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 29 Oct – 9 Nov 2028 | Manama Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 20–24 Nov 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 9–13 Apr 2029 | Tunis Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 7–18 May 2029 | Abu Dhabi Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 21–25 May 2029 | Kuala Lumpur Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 7–18 Oct 2029 | Salalah Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 29 Oct – 2 Nov 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 14–18 Jan 2030 | Istanbul Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 18–29 Aug 2030 | Amman Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 30 Sep – 4 Oct 2030 | Milan Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 28 Oct – 8 Nov 2030 | Toronto Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 2–6 Dec 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |