Building Capabilities

Strategic Decision-Making

Training · 1 Day

Decision-making techniques under uncertainty. From Cynefin to Pre-Mortem to Decision Journals.

For Heads of transformation, HR and organisational development in corporates Division heads and leadership teams in larger organisations Managing directors, boards and shareholders of mid-sized companies

Does this sound familiar?

  • Entscheidungen werden aufgeschoben, weil die Auswirkungen unklar sind.
  • Gruppendenken dominiert — echte Gegenargumente fehlen im Prozess.
  • Aus vergangenen Fehlentscheidungen wird nicht systematisch gelernt.

What it's about

Systematically improve the quality of strategic decisions. Not through more information, but through better decision processes. Proven frameworks and techniques — from Cynefin through Pre-Mortem to Decision Journals — applied hands-on and transferred to your context.

Who it's for

  • Leaders and decision-makers who want to make better decisions under uncertainty
  • Teams that want to professionalize their decision processes and resolve decision gridlock
  • Organizations that want to build decision-making capability as a strategic competency

Content & Modules

01 Understanding Decisions

Recognizing cognitive biases and groupthink. Why good intentions do not lead to good decisions.

02 Applying Frameworks

Cynefin for context assessment. Pre-Mortem for risk evaluation. Consent vs. Consensus as decision procedures.

03 Designing Decision Processes

Clarifying roles and accountabilities. Defining escalation logic for different decision types.

04 Decision Journals

Document, track, and systematically learn from decisions. Establish a personal learning tool.

Outcome

  • Categorize decision situations by complexity (Cynefin)
  • Apply Pre-Mortem, Consent, and other techniques situationally
  • Clearly structure decision processes in your own team
  • Decision Journal established as a personal learning tool

Format

Duration 1 Day (4 modules of 90 minutes each)
Participants 6–12 participants
Setting In-house or remote
Note Each participant brings a real decision situation. Concrete transfer guaranteed.
Investment From 3,900 €

Methods & Concepts

Pre-Mortem
Vor einer Entscheidung gedanklich vorwegnehmen, warum sie scheitern könnte. Identifiziert blinde Flecken, bevor sie zu Problemen werden.
Decision Journal
Systematische Dokumentation von Entscheidungen: Kontext, Alternativen, erwartete Ergebnisse. Ermöglicht Lernen aus eigenen Entscheidungsmustern über Zeit.
Cynefin Framework
Entscheidungsrahmen für unterschiedliche Problemdomänen: einfach, kompliziert, komplex, chaotisch. Bestimmt, welche Vorgehensweise angemessen ist.
Type 1 / Type 2 Entscheidungen
Jeff Bezos' Unterscheidung: Type 1 (irreversibel, braucht sorgfältige Analyse) vs. Type 2 (reversibel, braucht Geschwindigkeit). Die meisten Organisationen behandeln alles wie Type 1.

The next step is a conversation.

30 minutes, free, and confidential. We assess your situation and identify the key lever.

  • Initial assessment of your situation
  • Identification of the biggest lever
  • Concrete proposal for next steps
30 Minutes Free Confidential
We'll respond within 24 hours.

What's new

v1.0.0 Webflow Launch 2025-09-01
  • First launch on Webflow
v2.0.0 Astro Relaunch 2026-02-24
  • Completely new website
  • Insights & glossary with compass dimensions
  • Blindspot report & sparring request
  • English version (DE/EN)
v2.1.0 Dark Mode & Tooling 2026-03-01
  • Dark mode with system detection
  • Newsletter sign-up
  • Reading time shown on insights
v2.2.0 Compass & Polish 2026-03-03
  • Interactive compass in the hero
  • Optimized for all screen sizes
v2.3.0 Content & UX 2026-03-05
  • 15 interactive diagnostic tools in the toolbox
  • In a Nutshell: compact overview
  • Full-text search (⌘K)
  • Faster load times
v2.4.0 Insights & Pattern Series 2026-03-10
  • 12 new insights in the transformation pattern series
  • Self-check: 4 new patterns + multi-pattern result
v2.5.0 New Tools & Features 2026-03-15
  • New tools: Delegation Map + Agile Suitability Canvas
  • Helpful button on all tools
v2.6.0 Collaboration in Focus 2026-03-21
  • HTW study on transformation readiness now available
v3.0.0 AI Launch Planned
  • Transformation Diagnostic (Claude AI)
  • Self-check with radar chart