Evidence-Based Practice & Data-Driven Decision-Making
Corporate Training
Corporate Online Training or Face-to-face Workshop
Evidence-Based Practice & Data-Driven Decision-Making
One full-day / two half-days
In today's dynamic business environment, the demand for effective decision-making has reached unprecedented levels, fuelled by an abundance of information and data. Yet, while this wealth of evidence should theoretically enhance decision quality, it paradoxically introduces complexity and susceptibility to bias and necessitates adept application of tools and techniques for optimal outcomes.
This workshop serves to improve comprehension of evidence-based practice and data-driven decision-making, showing their importance and practical application across different organisational contexts.


Summary
Date: Optional
Times: 09:30-16:30 (UK)
Duration: One full-day
No of attendees: 12-16
Format: Online / Face-to-Face at CII or Client's office

Workshop Overview
- Examine the principles of evidence-based practice and its application in enhancing informed decision-making across various organisational contexts.
- Investigate the array of biases and psychological variables that shape objective decision-making processes.
- Learn to employ structured decision-making techniques to ensure consistent and dependable outcomes.
- Evaluate the ethical dimensions that influence and mold decision-making processes.
- Discuss the different data types and how they can be organised into useful information and knowledge.
- Explore techniques for visually representing data to facilitate improved decision-making and enhance stakeholder communication.
- Practice analysing data and making objective recommendations that consider benefits, drawbacks, and financial implications to businesses.

What will I achieve by attending the workshop?
Participants will navigate the intricacies of data collection, discerning variables critical for informed decision-making, and learn simple structured decision-making methodologies. Moreover, they will explore the ethical dimensions shaping decisional processes, thereby gaining insights into the underlying factors guiding choices.
Finally, attendees will delve into the fundamentals of data analytics, honing skills in data analysis and visualisation, culminating in the formulation of objective recommendations grounded in empirical findings.

Who should attend?
This workshop on evidence-based practice and data-driven decision-making is essential for a broad spectrum of professionals:
Managers, executives, consultants, and project managers can refine their strategic decision-making skills, utilising structured techniques to navigate complexities. Analysts and HR professionals can enhance their understanding of biases and psychological factors influencing decisions, while also honing their data analysis and visualisation skills.
Overall, attendees will gain practical insights into optimising decision-making processes across various organisational contexts, ensuring consistency, reliability, and objectivity in their outcomes.
Corporate Solutions
As part of our commitment to advancing professional standards within the sector, the CII offers a comprehensive suite of training and development solutions. These are designed to provide a structured, collaborative approach to skills enhancement, fully aligned with our internationally recognised Professional Map. We offer workshops covering exam revision, technical training and business and leadership topics.
Whether you're looking to upskill employees, support career progression, or drive business success, our bespoke training solutions can elevate and future proof the competencies required across your workforce.

A full list of courses can be viewed in our 2025 Training Catalogue.
To book in-house training for your company, you must have a CII Corporate Account.
To register for this workshop or to request further information, please contact us at: business.enquiries@cii.co.uk
Please note our workshops are priced using British Pound Sterling (GBP). The final purchase cost will be processed using the relevant international currency conversion rate at the point of sale. Contact us for further information.
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