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Decoding Decisions.

Decisions are at the centre of everything we do and achieve. They are so fundamental that our productivity and success, in all areas of life, hinge on the quality of our decisions. Similarly, the productivity and success of our organisations rest on the quality of the decisions of its employees.

Yet despite decision-making being so critical to success, most professionals have never considered the process by which we make decisions.

In this program we explore the science behind how the brain makes decisions, how it biases and sabotages our plans, and how—if left unchecked—it can prevent us from taking meaningful action towards our goals.

Better Decisions puts you back in the driver’s seat. It helps you become more strategic, more agile and more proactive, laying the foundation for sustained success. If you’re looking to build a brighter future, it’s time for Better Decisions.

Optimal decisions are at the heart of high performance

Increase productivity

At its core, productivity rests on making optimal decisions—decisions about what goals to strive for, about what to do and when, about the behaviours and processes which help you achieve your goals with less time and less resources. Improving your approach to decision making directly results in increased productivity, both for us as individuals, and for the organisations we lead.

Improve planning

Planning, in essence, is decision making. It involves macro decisions about where we want to go, middle decisions about the milestones we believe will help us get there, and micro decisions about the action we take each day. By better understanding the way the brain makes decisions, we can refine our approach to planning and better align our macro, middle and micro decisions. We build a better approach to planning that helps align execution across your team and your company.

Become more agile

Agility is at the heart of high-performance organisations, but simply rolling out the “agile” project management methodology can often cause more harm than good. Knowing when and how to change previous decisions, and building processes and frameworks to facilitate ongoing optimal decisions is a source of competitive advantage and at the core of building a more agile organisation.

Improve your chances of success

Success, in the end, boils down to the quality of your decisions. Nothing can ever guarantee success, but improving the quality of your decisions will radically improve your chances. It’s that simple.

Become more proactive

The brain is hard-wired to respond. While this is critical to our survival, it also creates the tendency for us to remain in a reactive state, driving down our productivity and significantly limiting our success. The better we understand decision making, the better we can transition our brain and behaviour from a reactive to proactive state. Increasing our proactivity translates to improved effectiveness and ability to achieve our goals.

Master prioritisation

Prioritisation is a decision about the relative importance of two or more things. Our decisions about how to use our limited time and resources directly influence the outcomes we achieve and the time it takes us to achieve them. By deepening our understanding of decision making, we improve our ability to effectively prioritise. It enables us to build more effective prioritisation tools and processes for our teams and businesses.

Overcome procrastination

If you’ve built the perfect prioritised list, and then spent the day doing other things, has your prioritisation been effective? Of course not. Procrastination is the flipside of prioritisation. Understanding how our emotional neural networks impact our decision making can help us leverage procrastination to our advantage and create an action-orientation which propels us towards our goals.

Improve the quality of your life

Improving your ability to make better decisions translates to benefits which extend into all areas of your life, not only at the office. There is a direct correlation between the quality of your decisions and the quality of your life.

PROGRAM CONTENT

Four steps to Better Decisions.

Created by Kognitive’s in-house Neuropsychologist and Managing Director, Better Decisions combines the latest discoveries from cognitive science with practical tools and strategies which help you, your team and your organisation unlock unprecedented productivity, performance and balance in four simple steps.

Deconstruct planning—cognitively

Your brain is a natural decision-maker, but that doesn’t always convert into effective planning and strategy. Better Decisions begins by learning about the cognitive building blocks of planning, helping you identify the shortcomings in this natural process.

Understanding how the planning process frequently comes unstuck, you’ll learn how to refine your approach to planning to create realistic, achievable and effective strategies for you and your business.

Prioritise prioritisation

In theory, prioritisation is incredibly simple, in practice, however, it is much more complex and illusive.

Better Decisions explores the cognitive science behind the two sides of effective prioritisation—the decision about what is most important—and the decision (conscious or unconscious) which results in what you actually do.

In this program you’ll learn about the three main structural areas of the brain and how the interplay between emotions, logical thought and survival instinct affects our decisions. With a fresh new model of prioritisation and new tools to help you actually follow through on your to-do list, you’ll learn how to leverage procrastination to your advantage and propel yourself towards your goals and success.

Encode an action orientation

What we do is guided by who we are. If we’re looking to do better work, we should start by better understanding our own tendencies and biases. In this program, we’ll help you identify your cognitive profile, allowing you to determine and compensate for the pitfalls and perils which prevent you from taking action.

Armed with this knowledge, you’ll be able to overcome obstacles that have prevented or hindered your success in the past, proliferate procrastination, and proactively take the paths that lead you and your business closer to your objectives.

Unlock unprecedented agility

When circumstances change, it’s on us to ensure that our plans change with them. In Better Decisions, we’ll show you how to leverage your brain’s natural adaptability to build a more agile and aligned work process and workforce.

From the macro decisions used to set strategic direction, through to the micro decisions to guide action on a daily basis, you’ll leave with a sharpened tool set to build towards real success. No matter what environment you’re in, you’ll find the balance between flexibility, strategy and execution.

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1 Plan

Deconstruct planning—cognitively

2 Prioritise

Prioritise prioritisation

In theory, prioritisation is incredibly simple, in practice, however, it is much more complex and illusive.

3 Act

Encode an action orientation

4 Adapt

Unlock unprecedented agility

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Structured for success.

Better Decisions utilises an agile approach which helps the team embed key behaviours in a consistent manner over time. It is structured as a series of short, sharp workshops delivered over multiple months, with ongoing support, check-ins and additional material provided between workshops.

Customised content has been developed for leaders, teams and cross-sectional groups, to ensure the benefits of Better Decisions cascade through your business and life.

The training program includes:

Cutting edge science

Interactive brain games

Drip feed delivery method

Detailed workbooks

Coaching support

Online forum support

Additional resources delivered to your inbox

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Frequently Asked Questions.

Who is the Better Decisions training program for?

Better Decisions is for busy, aspiring, ambitious professionals. The program is offered in three distinct versions which address the unique needs of specific stakeholders.

Leaders – This training equips leaders with the skills they need to not only become more productive, but to also build more productive organisations.
Teams – This training focuses on developing individuals, and also on improving overall team performance. It is structured for all team members to complete the program together.‍
Cross sectional groups – Our cross-sectional group trainings have been developed to allow individuals from different teams to embark on a shared learning journey. Although they address individual, team and leadership elements, learnings and tools provided are predominantly focused on helping the individual improve productivity, wellbeing and effectiveness.

How does Kognitive’s training differ from on demand training?

On demand training sounds great in theory, but often fails in practice. Why? With on demand training there is no spontaneity, no human interaction, no back and forth wrestling with the ideas, content and people. All of the emphasis and motivation falls on you. Information flows unidirectionally and learning, engagement and ROI suffers.

Live training (be it in person or online) is very different. It allows you to ask questions, encourages conversations and challenges you in real time. It is scheduled. It is social. It is effective.

Your entertainment works well on demand, but for major breakthroughs, we recommend you keep your learning live.

What is the duration of Kognitive’s Better Decisions training program?

The standard Better Decisions training program lasts four months. Each month we run a workshop on one of the Four Dimensions and support you during the month to implement the desired tools and behaviours. We are able to deliver this program over different time frames if required. Book a discovery call to explore the training length which will best meet your needs.

Are you able to deliver training online?

Yes, we have customised versions of our programs for online delivery. We use a suite of online tools, breakout rooms and interactive activities to maintain engagement levels, learning and ROI in an online format.

At what locations are you able to deliver training?

We are able to deliver training programs at most locations around the world. Additional fees apply for face-to-face training delivered outside of Melbourne. Some of the locations we have delivered training include Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Perth, Adelaide, Auckland, Christchurch, Barcelona, Madrid, London, Lisbon and Zurich. Training delivered outside of Melbourne, Victoria is subject to COVID travel restrictions.

What is the maximum training program group size?

There is no maximum size for the number of attendees for programs. We are able to accommodate groups of different sizes. Training for larger groups is structured differently to smaller groups and may involve breakout groups, multiple facilitators and other dynamic workshop elements.

Is there a particular group size you recommend?

That depends on your goal. For maximum interaction, conversation and engagement we recommend groups of 15 to 25 people. For maximum ROI per person, we recommend larger groups.

Are you able to customise your programs to meet our specific requirements?

Yes, we offer a variety of customisation options. Book a discovery call to learn about the options and evaluate what makes most sense for your goals and budget.

Are you able to deliver training after hours, on weekends or public holidays?

Yes, we are able to deliver workshops and training programs after hours, on weekends or public holidays. Training delivered outside of business hours incur additional fees.

What are the fees and what is included in the Better Decisions training program?

Fees for Better Decisions start from $2,500 per person. Fees vary with program duration, location, add-ons and number of attendees. Our fees are based on a sliding scale with the price per person decreasing for larger groups.

Inclusions vary depending on the package you chose but may include:

Pre and post training surveys
Content customisation
Workshop preparation and delivery
Workbooks and handouts
Ongoing coaching, chat and email support
Access to VIP online forums
Travel to and from the event location

‍Book a discovery call to evaluate fees and options in more detail.

Are you able to provide event space and catering?

Yes, we are able to provide event spaces and catering options.

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The art and science of making better decisions

Decoding Decisions.

Optimal decisions are at the heart of high performance

Increase productivity

Improve planning

Become more agile

Improve your chances of success

Become more proactive

Master prioritisation

Overcome procrastination

Improve the quality of your life

It’s time to make Better Decisions.

Four steps to Better Decisions.

1

2

3

4

Deconstruct planning—cognitively

Prioritise prioritisation

Encode an action orientation

Unlock unprecedented agility

1

Plan

Deconstruct planning—cognitively

2

Prioritise

Prioritise prioritisation

3

Act

Encode an action orientation

4

Adapt

Unlock unprecedented agility

Structured for success.

Frequently Asked Questions.

Who is the Better Decisions training program for?

How does Kognitive’s training differ from on demand training?

What is the duration of Kognitive’s Better Decisions training program?

Are you able to deliver training online?

At what locations are you able to deliver training?

What is the maximum training program group size?

Is there a particular group size you recommend?

Are you able to customise your programs to meet our specific requirements?

Are you able to deliver training after hours, on weekends or public holidays?

What are the fees and what is included in the Better Decisions training program?

Are you able to provide event space and catering?

Have another question? Send us an email

Your productivity, success and quality of life hinge on the quality of your decisions. Let’s make better decisions

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