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Preventing Disastrous Decisions – Problem Solving Under Stress – AfriLeaders

5 day course
Maximum 12 delegates
2 upcoming dates
US$3,950

Led by World leading expert on leadership, health and safety

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“The NTUiTiV Difference” – This is Why This Course is Right for You

  • Special Discounted Price of US$3,950 – the usual price is US$4,950
  • Satisfaction Guaranteed – or we will give you your money back!
  • 15% Early-bird Discount – for the first 3 people to register for any course
  • 20% Group Discount – if you come with one or more colleagues
  • No More Than 12 Delegates on the course – guaranteed

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Strengthen your judgement and leadership when it matters most.

This immersive 5-day training course equips operational leaders, supervisors, and decision-makers with the advanced tools and confidence to make effective decisions under pressure. Focusing on real-world crises—especially within high-risk environments such as the petrochemical industry—this course combines theory, self-assessment, structured decision models, and compelling case studies to foster resilience, critical thinking, and high-stakes problem solving. Delegates will emerge better prepared to lead through uncertainty, avoid groupthink, and manage crisis communication with clarity and purpose.

Why this course is important

In high-consequence sectors, one wrong decision can lead to devastating outcomes—from environmental disasters and asset loss to reputational damage and even fatalities. Under pressure, biases can distort judgement, and stress can undermine even experienced leaders. This course addresses these risks directly, offering practical strategies and psychological insights that empower professionals to navigate complexity, assess risk clearly, and execute decisions that protect lives, assets, and operations.

Who should attend

This course is ideal for professionals responsible for making or influencing critical decisions in operational or high-risk environments, including:

  • Operational Leaders and Site Managers
  • Shift Leaders and Emergency Response Coordinators
  • Risk Managers and HSSE Professionals
  • Team Leaders and Supervisors
  • Specialists engaged in high-impact decision-making

What you will learn

Over five dynamic days, participants will:

  • Strengthen decision-making and problem-solving skills in emergency and crisis contexts
  • Learn to distinguish between a problem’s root cause, symptoms, and surface-level issues
  • Understand their personal decision-making style through MBTI® psychological profiling
  • Identify cognitive biases and overcome the dangers of groupthink
  • Apply structured problem-solving models and 9 techniques for crisis decision-making
  • Use emotional intelligence and communication skills to enhance leadership under pressure
  • Analyse historical petrochemical disasters and draw lessons from real-world case studies
  • Reflect on their personal strengths and limitations to become more effective decision-makers

The AfriLeaders Suite of Professional Development Courses

Management & Leadership Training for African Professionals

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This course is part of the AfriLeaders Suite of professional development courses, all of which have been specifically selected and tailored to equip African professionals with the skills and knowledge that they need to thrive in today’s dynamic business and industrial environments.

Covering areas such as leadership and management, digital transformation, project management, financial acumen, communication skills, and sustainability practices, the NTUiTiV AfriLeaders Suite is tailored for professionals across multiple sectors, including energy, finance, manufacturing, public administration, and technology.

With a focus on practical application, global best practices, and regional relevance, the courses in the AfriLeaders Suite empower participants to enhance decision-making, drive organizational performance, and position themselves as leaders in the rapidly evolving African marketplace.

It’s another example of the NTUiTiV Difference…

What participants say

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  • Excellent delivery and deeply relevant content. The personal assessments and simulation exercises gave me new insight into my leadership style. I left this course with not just tools, but the confidence to make better decisions when everything’s on the line.
    Mercy, Emergency Planning Lead — Oil & Gas
  • The instructor’s passion and experience were outstanding. Learning to separate causes from symptoms and use structure changed the way I approach problems. The exercises were eye-opening, and I’ve already started applying them in my work.
    Fatou, Risk Manager — Manufacturing Industry
  • This course was absolutely transformative. The trainer was incredibly engaging and brought every case study to life. I especially appreciated the focus on stress responses and groupthink—two areas I hadn’t fully considered before. I feel far more confident in my decision-making now.
    Thandi, Operations Supervisor — Energy Sector

Your course leader

World leading expert on leadership, health and safety

PhD qualified, experienced, a dynamic and passionate speaker, having delivered hundreds of motivational speeches, keynote addresses and presentations to most industry sectors, as well as to thousands of clients and stakeholders on Leadership skills within HSSE, Process Safety and Occupational health and safety in the EU, Middle and Far East.

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