Introduction:
This advanced course on “Executive Decision-Making Support” focuses on providing administrative professionals with the skills to support senior executives in decision-making processes. Participants will learn how to gather and analyze data, prepare executive reports, and offer informed recommendations that help executives make sound decisions.

Course Objectives:

• Understand the role of administrative staff in supporting executive decision-making.
• Learn how to gather, analyze, and present data for informed decision-making.
• Develop skills in preparing executive reports and delivering insights.
• Enhance the ability to support high-level decision-making with strategic recommendations.
• Foster a collaborative relationship with executives and senior leaders.

Who Should Attend:
This course is ideal for:

• Administrative professionals who support executives and senior leaders.
• Office managers involved in strategic planning and decision-making processes.
• Individuals responsible for preparing reports and making recommendations to executives.
• Professionals seeking to enhance their decision-making support skills in corporate environments.

Day 1: The Role of Administrative Support in Decision-Making

• Understanding Executive Decision-Making
  • The decision-making process at the executive level and the role of support staff.
• Key Responsibilities of Administrative Professionals in Decision-Making
  • Gathering information, preparing reports, and offering recommendations.
• Building Trust and Credibility
  • Establishing a trusted relationship with executives through reliability and professionalism.

Day 2: Gathering and Analyzing Information

• Data Collection for Decision-Making
  • Techniques for collecting relevant data, reports, and insights to aid executive decisions.
• Analyzing Data
  • Basic data analysis techniques for administrative professionals.
• Presenting Data Effectively
  • How to organize and present data in a way that is clear, concise, and actionable.

Day 3: Preparing Executive Reports

• Structuring Executive-Level Reports
  • Creating comprehensive and well-structured reports for senior management.
• Summarizing Key Insights and Findings
  • Techniques for distilling complex information into key takeaways for executives.
• Using Visual Tools
  • Leveraging graphs, charts, and visualizations to enhance report clarity and impact.

Day 4: Providing Strategic Recommendations

• Supporting Executives with Informed Recommendations
  • Offering well-researched recommendations based on the data gathered.
• Critical Thinking for Decision Support
  • Applying critical thinking to assess options and propose solutions.
• Communicating with Executives
  • Techniques for effective communication and collaboration with senior leaders.

Day 5: Enhancing Decision-Making Support Skills

• Continuous Improvement in Decision Support
  • Developing a long-term strategy for improving decision-making support skills.
• Learning from Decision Outcomes
  • Analyzing decisions made by executives and using feedback to improve support.
• Final Wrap-up and Evaluation
  • Self-assessment and feedback session.
  • Developing a personal action plan for enhancing executive decision-making support.