Evid­ence-based Man­age­ment

Course content

Decision-making is one of the most fundamental activities that define the role of managers. Henry Mintzberg proclaimed that “No job is more vital to our society than that of the manager. It is the manager who determines whether our social institutions serve us well or whether they squander our talents and resources.”

Every manager has to make decisions which can determine the fate of people, projects, and organizations. Evidence-based management (EBM) can assist managers in their decision making by facilitating a process that procure evidence for multiple sources and synthesise them into “the best available evidence”.

EBM is an evolution in the practice of management. It is a knowledge-intensive, capacity-building way to think, act, organize, and lead. Its practice incorporates:

(1) use of scientific principles in decisions and management processes,

(2) systematic attention to organizational facts,
(3) advancements in practitioner judgment through critical thinking and decision aids that reduce bias, and

(4) ethical considerations including effects on stakeholders.

EBM is a no-fad, no-fluff approach to developing better managers, and leading to more effective and adaptive organizations through better decision making.

The course provides a balanced mix of formal theory, critical thinking, and hands-on experience.