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Multi-Party Decision Making: From Conflict to Resolution
April 30 - May 1, 2025 | 8am-4:30pm | UT Campus or Live Online | $3,350
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Please note that Decision Quality: Make the Right Choice Every Time is a prerequisite for this course.

Class Concentration Date Location Instructors
Multi-Party Decision Making: From Conflict to Resolution Strategic Decision and Risk Management 04/30/2025 -
05/01/2025
UT Campus Eric Bickel
Dima Shamoun
Carl Spetzler
APPLY DQ FRAMEWORK IN MULTI-PARTY SITUATIONS
In many decision-making situations, more than one decision body is involved. They each have different goals with differing value metrics. Applying Decision Quality (DQ) principles requires the concepts and tools of Game Theory, Multi-Criteria DQ, and the skills for designing a process for effective collaboration and negotiation.
What You'll Learn

DECISION QUALITY FRAMEWORK FOR MULTI-PARTY DECISIONS

  • Understand the DQ framework and assemble concepts, tools, and skills for applying in multi-party decision situations
  • Diagnose the situation and design the process for collaboration and competition
  • Design multi-party processes for maximum success

GAME THEORY

  • Game Theory 101
  • Game Theory 201
  • Apply game theory to participate in alliances, joint ventures, and negotiations more effectively

 

MULTI-CRITERIA DECISION MAKING

  • Develop valuations using multi-criteria analysis
  • Increase total value and achieve agreement with value transparency
  • Quantify risk and use risk sharing to enhance the opportunities for multiple parties
Attending This Course
Individuals
Individuals
Those who want to make better decisions, especially when outcomes are uncertain and when risks include financial and non-financial impacts.
Teams
Teams
Organizations often send pairs or small teams, to support the launch of new initiatives.
Requirements & Credit
Requirements & Credit
Decision Quality is a prerequisite for this course. Participants earn 1.4 CEUs and/or 14 CPEs for this course, as well as a certificate of completion.
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Our classes are available for university credit. Please contact Elizabeth Krieg for more information.
Informative & Well-Organized
This decision quality course is terrific. Informative, well-organized; will provide a great foundation for helping teams make good decisions.
Joshua Selekman, Manager, Bristol Myers Squibb
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Instructors
Eric Bickel
Eric Bickel
Professor and Director, Graduate Program in Operations Research & Industrial Engineering
Carl Spetzler
Carl Spetzler
Carl Spetzler
Chairman, Strategic Decisions Group
Dima Shamoun
Dima Shamoun
Clinical Assistant Professor, Finance
Demonstrate Your Expertise with a Certificate
Reimbursement Options
Learn more about course credits and options for course reimbursement. Get tips on the best way to approach your manager and download a customizable template to facilitate making the ask.
Course Location
In person courses take place at the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center and adjoining Rowling Hall on the UT campus in Austin. These world-class facilities provide a comfortable and convenient learning environment, with direct access to the 40 acres of campus and within walking distance of downtown Austin. Live online and on-demand course options are available for many courses.

In Partnership with Strategic Decisions Group

The Strategic Decision and Risk Management Certificate courses offered by Texas Executive Education combine The University of Texas at Austin’s academic and research depth with the decision and risk management expertise and track record of Strategic Decisions Group (SDG).

Strategic Decisions Group (SDG) is a global consulting firm with expertise in strategic decision making, risk management and shareholder value creation. SDG’s collaborative approach helps clients find innovative strategies for today while helping them build decision competency for the future.

Earn a Badge
We offer digital badges for select courses, which will enable you to verify your skills and achievements. When you complete this course, you will earn a digital badge that you can showcase on your LinkedIn profile.
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Resources
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