The Cognitive Bias and Better Judgement Training Course at Imperial Corporate Training Institute is a specialised Risk Management training course designed to help professionals recognise, analyse, and mitigate the hidden mental shortcuts that influence decision-making. In high-stakes corporate environments, poor judgement often stems not from lack of knowledge, but from unconscious cognitive biases that distort reasoning. This course provides a structured, practical framework to identify these biases and implement corrective thinking strategies that lead to sound, data-driven, and objective decisions.
Through evidence-based techniques, real-world case studies, and interactive exercises, participants will explore how biases such as confirmation bias, overconfidence bias, anchoring, availability heuristic, and groupthink affect organisational risk, strategic planning, leadership judgement, and financial decision-making. The programme equips delegates with tools to challenge assumptions, evaluate evidence critically, and enhance rational thinking across operational, strategic, and executive functions. By the end of the course, participants will significantly improve their judgement quality, reduce risk exposure, and strengthen organisational decision-making systems.
Objectives
By attending this Cognitive Bias and Better Judgement Training Course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the science of cognitive biases and their impact on workplace decision-making
- Identify common cognitive biases that influence risk assessment and business strategy
- Analyse how biases affect leadership judgement and team dynamics
- Apply structured decision-making models to minimise cognitive distortions
- Improve critical thinking and analytical reasoning skills
- Recognise emotional triggers that influence poor judgement
- Strengthen ethical and objective decision-making processes
- Reduce financial, operational, and reputational risks caused by flawed judgement
- Implement bias-mitigation frameworks in corporate governance systems
- Enhance risk management strategies through evidence-based evaluation
Target Audience
This Risk Management training course is designed for professionals responsible for making strategic, operational, and financial decisions within their organisations. It is particularly valuable for:
- Senior executives and board members
- Risk managers and compliance officers
- Financial analysts and auditors
- Project managers
- HR managers and organisational leaders
- Procurement and supply chain managers
- Strategy and business development professionals
- Legal advisors and corporate governance officers
- Team leaders and supervisors
- Professionals involved in policy development and evaluation