MADRAS MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
Presents
One-Day Workshop On
Situational Decision Making
Date : 10th June, 2026
Time : 10:00 AM - 05:30 PM
Venue : MMA Management Centre
Situational Decision Making - Master Decisions in Uncertainty
OVERVIEW
In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, leaders are expected to make critical decisions even before complete clarity emerges. Markets shift quickly, technologies evolve continuously, and organizations face increasing complexity and uncertainty. In such situations, the ability to make effective decisions becomes one of the most essential leadership capabilities.
The Situational Decision Making Workshop is designed to help professionals strengthen their decision-making skills in dynamic and ambiguous environments. The program combines practical frameworks, leadership insights, simulations, discussions, and real-world scenarios to help participants confidently navigate uncertainty and inspire teams during change.
This highly interactive workshop enables participants to understand different decision environments, avoid common decision traps, and apply the right leadership approach based on the situation at hand.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
- Understand the realities of decision-making in uncertain and fast-changing environments
- Diagnose different decision situations and environments effectively
- Apply suitable decision-making approaches based on context and urgency
- Make confident decisions with incomplete or evolving information
- Recognize and avoid common decision-making traps and biases
- Improve leadership communication during uncertainty and change
- Build trust, alignment, and confidence within teams
- Strengthen emotional intelligence during challenging situations
- Develop adaptive thinking and strategic leadership capabilities
WHY THIS PROGRAM MATTERS
Modern organizations operate in environments characterized by:
- Rapid technological disruption
- Increasing market volatility
- Organizational complexity
- Constant pressure for faster results
- Diverse and multi-generational workforces
- Ambiguous and evolving business conditions
In such situations, traditional decision-making methods often fail.
Leaders today must balance speed, clarity, analysis, communication, and adaptability while managing uncertainty.
This program equips leaders with practical tools and frameworks to respond effectively in complex business situations.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
LEARNING METHODOLOGY
The workshop follows an engaging and highly practical learning approach that includes:
- Leadership simulations
- Team-based activities
- Group discussions
- Case-based learning
- Reflection exercises
- Decision-making games
- Movie-based leadership learning
- Real-world business scenarios
Participants will actively engage in discussions, exercises, and collaborative decision-making activities throughout the session.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
- Make faster and more effective decisions
- Respond confidently during uncertainty
- Improve strategic thinking and adaptability
- Communicate more effectively during change
- Avoid common decision-making mistakes
- Inspire trust and alignment within teams
- Apply practical decision-making frameworks in real work situations
- Lead with greater clarity, resilience, and confidence
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This program is ideal for:
- Managers
- Team Leaders
- Supervisors
- Project Managers
- Business Heads
- Functional Leaders
- Entrepreneurs
- Emerging Leaders
- Professionals handling teams and business decisions
"Across Domains and Business Functionality"
Great leaders are not defined by having all the answers.
They are defined by their ability to make thoughtful decisions, inspire confidence, and navigate uncertainty with clarity and purpose.
FACULTY PROFILE
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RAGHURAM VENBAKKAM
Strategic HR Leader
- Raghuram Venbakkam is a strategic HR leader with over 20 years of experience across IT, ITES, life sciences, and manufacturing sectors.
- He specializes in talent strategy, culture transformation, leadership development, and HR operations.
- He has held senior HR roles at organizations including Cognizant, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and RR Donnelley, managing large, global teams.
- Currently a Fractional CHRO, he advises SMEs on HR strategy, hiring, performance, and organizational effectiveness. He is known for improving retention, streamlining HR processes, and aligning people practices with business goals.
Fees
Rs. 1600/- + 18 % GST fee for MMA members
Rs. 2500/- + 18 % GST fee for MMA members
*Fee once paid will not be refunded.
Workshop - Situational Decision Making
Date : 10-06-2026 (Wednesday)
Time : 10:00 AM - 05:30 PM.
Venue : MMA Management Centre
MMA Management Center
New No:240 Pathari Road
(Off Anna Salai) Chennai – 600006.
