Make better everyday decisions by understanding how our minds work at work. This course explores how cognitive biases, mental shortcuts, and System 1/System 2 thinking influence workplace decisions—from budgeting and forecasting to hiring, performance reviews, and project approvals. You’ll also learn the difference between bias and noise, and see how poor judgment can affect results, risk, and team morale.

Cognitive Bias at Work: Make Better Decisions

Cognitive Bias at Work: Make Better Decisions
This course is part of multiple programs.


Instructors: Chris Croft
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What you'll learn
Spot common cognitive biases and understand how they affect workplace decisions, risk, performance, and teamwork.
Use practical debiasing tools to improve meetings, reduce groupthink, and make better, more ethical decisions.
Skills you'll gain
- Initiative and Leadership
- Thought Leadership
- Decision Intelligence
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Strategic Thinking
- Decision Making
- Leadership and Management
- Team Leadership
- Leadership
- Strategic Leadership
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
- Business Leadership
- Cognitive flexibility
- Independent Thinking
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Organizational Leadership
- Creative Thinking
- Critical Thinking
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Decisiveness
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July 2026
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Taught in English
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