Overview
Today’s rapidly evolving business landscape presents unprecedented challenges—from shifting market dynamics to changing organisational goals and complex team issues. To navigate these complexities, you need advance problem-solving frameworks that drive effective solutions.
The Korn Ferry Academy’s two-day course Strategic Problem Solving and Decision Making helps you move beyond traditional methods to master strategic thinking in complex environments. You’ll learn to identify and scope problems accurately, conduct thorough root cause analyses, and apply structured decision-making frameworks that account for both immediate and long-term implications. Through practical exercises and real-world scenarios, you’ll gain the skills to apply structured decision-making frameworks and manage leadership paradoxes—balancing competing priorities where success often comes from managing opposing forces.
This course will equip you with the tools and confidence to approach challenges systematically, evaluate options, and implement solutions that drive sustainable value. By developing critical analytical skills, you’ll learn to navigate ambiguity and empower stakeholders, ensuring your contributions are both relevant and impactful in today’s dynamic landscape.
Learning Outcomes
- Refine Problem Statements: Systematically identify and categorise organisational problems, applying effective scoping techniques to define boundaries and assess impact.
- Analyse Complex Business Challenges: Utilise structured problem-solving processes and frameworks, such as fishbone diagrams and the 5 Whys, to uncover root causes.
- Adopt an Empathy-First Approach: Identify the competing and complementary needs of stakeholders to ensure a holistic understanding of issues.
- Utilise Decision-Making Frameworks: Apply decision-making frameworks like cost-benefit analysis, weighted scorecards, and 2×2 matrices to evaluate alternatives, assess risks, and make informed choices.
- Manage Leadership Paradoxes Effectively: Identify common leadership paradoxes in organisational settings to navigate the competing priorities while maintaining strategic focus.
Course Topics
Identifying, Defining, and Scoping Problems
Effective Problem Scoping
Conducting Root Cause Analysis
Testing Hypotheses
Generating and Validating Solutions
Exploring Decision-Making Frameworks
Managing Paradoxes in Leadership
Who Should Attend
Assessment & Evaluation
To be eligible for funding, participants are required to attain a minimum 75% attendance and pass the course assessment. Please refer to our Terms & Conditions for more details.
Course Fees & Funding
| Participant Profile | Self-Sponsored | Company-Sponsored | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SME | NON-SME | ||
|
Singapore Citizen
≥ 40 years old |
$266.70
(After SSG Funding 70% + MCES Funding** 20%) |
$266.70
(After SSG Funding 70% + ETSS Funding* 20%) |
$266.70
(After SSG Funding 70% + MCES Funding** 20%) |
|
Singapore Citizen
< 40 years old / Permanent Resident |
$686.70
(After SSG Funding 70%) |
$266.70
(After SSG Funding 70% + ETSS Funding* 20%) |
$686.70
(After SSG Funding 70%) |
| International Participant |
$2,289
(No Funding) |
$2,289
(No Funding) |
$2,289
(No Funding) |
*ETSS – Enhanced Training Support for SMEs
**MCES – Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy
Self-sponsored participants may use SkillsFuture Credit (SFC) to offset fees
Course Fees are inclusive of 9% Goods & Services Tax
Course Schedule
4 & 5 Sep
Facilitator Bio
Kirpal Singh
Kirpal Singh Sidhu is a distinguished faculty member of the Korn Ferry Academy, bringing over two decades of industry experience as an Entrepreneur, Business Consultant, Coach, and Trainer. As CEO of Adlerblick Pte. Ltd., a leading business coaching and advisory firm, and as a Partner at Founders Bridge, he has guided numerous organizations toward strategic growth and business success.
His impressive career spans public service, co-founding innovative tech startups and investing in Biotech and Security ventures. One of his standout accomplishments includes co-founding a supply chain company that grew into a thriving global organisation with 50 employees.
Kirpal employs a "High Challenge and High Support" approach, motivating his clients to reach their full potential while offering steadfast guidance. His expertise lies in talent management, leadership development and driving transformative business strategies that foster sustainable growth. He is particularly passionate about the convergence of business and sustainability, recognising its power to differentiate companies and unlock new avenues for growth.
In addition to his role at the Korn Ferry Academy, Kirpal serves as a Senior Advisor at NUS-Business School for their “Enterprise Leadership Transformation” program and as an adjunct faculty member for the NUS MBA capstone programme. He has also contributed to INSEAD's capstone and Entrepreneurship Bootcamp programmes. As an ICF Certified Coach, he combines professionalism with deep expertise, empowering leaders to drive meaningful and sustainable growth within their organisations.
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