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Professional training course · LM-047

Leadership Decision-Making Under Pressure

Leaders often make important decisions under time pressure, uncertainty and scrutiny. Pressure can narrow thinking and increase errors unless leaders use structured…

  • 5 daysClassroom or online
  • 13Upcoming dates
  • 7Cities
  • £2,840Fees from
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Leadership Decision-Making Under Pressure
Next classroom session Frankfurt 21 - 25 Dec 2026 · £3,250 Next in London London 18 - 22 Jan 2027 · £4,200

Course overview

Why Attend

Leaders often make important decisions under time pressure, uncertainty and scrutiny. Pressure can narrow thinking and increase errors unless leaders use structured approaches.

This LLMI course covers how pressure affects judgement, decision frameworks, rapid situation assessment, involving others, managing risk, ethical considerations, communicating decisions and learning from outcomes, through practical simulations.

Course Objectives

Understand the effects of pressure on decisions

Apply structured decision frameworks

Assess situations rapidly

Involve the right people at the right time

Balance risk, speed and ethics

Communicate and learn from decisions

Target Audience

Senior and middle managers

Operations leaders

Project leaders

Emergency and crisis leaders

High-potential managers

Executives

Course Methodology

Simulations

Decision exercises

Case studies

Group discussions

Reflection

Course outline

  1. 1Day 1: Pressure and Judgement
    • Stress and cognition
    • Biases
    • Decision styles
    • Self-awareness
    • Exercise: Decision style profile
  2. 2Day 2: Decision Frameworks
    • Structured approaches
    • Rapid assessment
    • Options
    • Criteria
    • Workshop: Framework practice
  3. 3Day 3: Involving Others
    • Consultation
    • Delegating decisions
    • Group decisions
    • Challenge
    • Simulation: Team decision
  4. 4Day 4: Risk and Ethics
    • Risk assessment
    • Reversible decisions
    • Ethical dilemmas
    • Accountability
    • Case study: High-pressure decision
  5. 5Day 5: Communicating and Learning
    • Explaining decisions
    • Adjusting course
    • Reviews
    • Personal plan
    • Capstone: Decision simulation

Schedule

Dates and fees

13 upcoming dates in 7 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted. Every date can also be joined live online for £1,050.

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December 2026
21DEC 21 - 25 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 daysNext session
Germany flag FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
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January 2027
18JAN 18 - 22 Jan 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city
United Kingdom flag LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£4,200per delegate2+ people: £3,360 each
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February 2027
15FEB 15 - 19 Feb 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Turkey flag IstanbulTurkey · Classroom
£2,850per delegate2+ people: £2,280 each
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March 2027
15MAR 15 - 19 Mar 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Austria flag ViennaAustria · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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April 2027
19APR 19 - 23 Apr 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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May 2027
17MAY 17 - 21 May 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
France flag ParisFrance · Classroom
£4,500per delegate2+ people: £3,600 each
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June 2027
21JUN 21 - 25 Jun 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
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July 2027
19JUL 19 - 23 Jul 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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August 2027
16AUG 16 - 20 Aug 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
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September 2027
20SEP 20 - 24 Sep 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city
United Kingdom flag LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£4,200per delegate2+ people: £3,360 each
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October 2027
18OCT 18 - 22 Oct 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Turkey flag IstanbulTurkey · Classroom
£2,850per delegate2+ people: £2,280 each
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November 2027
15NOV 15 - 19 Nov 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
South Africa flag Cape TownSouth Africa · Classroom
£2,840per delegate2+ people: £2,272 each
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December 2027
20DEC 20 - 24 Dec 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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Questions

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Leadership Decision-Making Under Pressure course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Leadership Decision-Making Under Pressure course?

The next public date is 21 - 25 Dec 2026 in Frankfurt. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Frankfurt, London, Istanbul, Vienna, Barcelona, Paris, Cape Town.

Can I take Leadership Decision-Making Under Pressure online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,050 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,840 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

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