Norman W. Edmund notes it is self-evident that better problem solving and decision making by managers can greatly improve an organization’s profits and goals. In this 48 page pdf booklet available from decisionmaking.org the author provides a step-by-step guide to making effective decisions.

Jeffrey Baumgartner notes that many have tried brainstorming, ideas campaigns, crowdsourcing, and other idea generation activities, but been disappointed by the results. In this article on Innovationtools.com, Jeffrey suggests using Anti-Conventional Thinking (ACT) as an approach to creative thinking.

For many people change is painful. George Torok, on torok.com, provides 10 possible interpretations for the phrase, "but we’ve always done it that way."

This article, written by Merge Gupta-Sunderji, CGA, discusses the importance of organizations providing individuals the opportunity to be able to air honest opinions and criticism in order to consider divergent points of view. This article is published in CGA Magazine.

ITS Tutorial School notes that alternative solutions may differ slightly or radically in the way and the extent to which they achieve various goals. As a result, it is necessary to construct a model of the ideal solution against which to measure alternatives.

This session explores the many different conversation and decision-making processes, and suggests ways that each organization — and each individual — can improve their competency in this area. By better understanding these processes, you will be able to make more effective strategic decisions that can lead to greater long-term success.

This webcast introduces new approaches to using strategic management models and tools throughout your decision-making process. These approaches will allow you to develop a more complete understanding of the issues facing your organization, and help you feel more comfortable in making more thorough and effective strategic decisions.

Association events and seminars bring CGAs, students and other professionals together for valuable learning and networking. The Events pages present detailed descriptions of PD opportunities and special events around Alberta as well ...

E-mail is the engine that drives business. Yet, amazingly, no-one ever teaches us how to use it. Until now. In Part Two of a two-part webcast series, you'll get an easy-to-use template for creating first drafts of your e-mails as well as ad agency secrets for stimulating reader response.

E-mail is the engine that drives business. Yet, amazingly, no one ever teaches us how to use it. Until now. In Part One of a two-part webcast series, you'll learn how to strategically plan your e-mail communications and get an outline for each of three different types of e-mail, complete with real-life examples.