Evidence Based Decision Making

Overview

This module provides universally applicable skills for all in understanding what bias is, how easily it influences decision making and top tips to recognise, avoid and challenge our own biases. This is important for all employees, however People Managers in particular benefit from learning the core skills of evidence-based decision making to create an inclusive environment for all.

Key learning points

• What do we mean by Evidence-Based Decision-Making?
• Why is Evidence-Based Decision-Making important?
• The relationship between Evidence-Based Decision-Making and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Common biases in decision making
• Challenging biases in the decision-making process
• Gathering evidence and data

Course outcomes - Think, Feel, Do

Think

• I can articulate the meaning, and purpose of, evidence-based decision-making
• I can articulate and explain how to make fair and effective decisions
• I can articulate and explain several different types of bias
• I can articulate and explain several different methodologies for effective evidence gathering and decision making

Feel

• I am more confident that my decision-making process is inclusive and fair
• I feel more confident in my ability to assess evidence and make appropriate decisions
• I am engaged in the benefits of evidence-based decision-making and I want to know more

Do

• I take action to ensure that my decision making is evidence based and fair.
• I actively seek more information about evidence-based decisions.
• I am better at critically evaluating options.
• I take action to develop my knowledge in this area by expanding on this module.

Target audience

All employees, particularly people managers