My next Maven.com decision making class launches October 12th! I’m so excited to be heading into my ELEVENTH cohort of students!
The class was selected as one of Maven’s Top 100 classes in Leadership. I am so honored to be selected. I have loved every cohort and still meet with the students regularly through an alumni group comprised of students from all eleven previous cohorts. I love seeing how they are putting the lessons into action. It is great to stay connected and to see the students stay connected with each other.
When you sign up, use the code Substack25 at checkout to get a 25% discount on the enrollment fee.
What You’ll Learn
Beat decision paralysis. Master a repeatable process for making better decisions in business and life.
Make Higher-Quality Decisions
Apply structured, evidence-based frameworks to consistently improve judgment and decision outcomes.
We will walk through core decision frameworks, apply decision rubrics and have live case discussions.
Think More Strategically and Analytically
Strengthen analytical reasoning and strategic thinking in complex or ambiguous situations.
Learn new frameworks through case studies.
Build Practical, Repeatable Decision Habits
Create consistent habits and systems for disciplined, high-quality decision-making.
Apply structured reflection tools.
Recognize and Reduce Cognitive Bias
Identify common biases and design processes that reduce their impact on decision quality.
Learn the psychology of bias, decision audits, and apply behavioral design principles to debias team and individual decisions.
Build Confidence in Uncertain Environments
Use probabilistic thinking to make sound decisions even when outcomes are unclear.
Practice through guided exercises and explore new frameworks through real-world examples.
Improve Team Decision-Making and Communication
Enhance collaboration and group reasoning using structured input and feedback techniques.
Use structured input methods for team discussions in a demonstration.
Who This Course Is For
You’re an entrepreneur who wants to be faster and more effective across the dozens of decisions you make every day.
You’re an executive-level decision maker looking to accelerate your team’s success by teaching them how to make high-quality decisions.
You’re an investor who’s tired of letting volatility drive your decisions and ready to systematize your thinking.
What’s Included
Live sessions
Learn directly from Annie Duke in a real-time, interactive format.
Lifetime access
Go back to course content and recordings whenever you need to.
Community of peers
Stay accountable and share insights with like-minded professionals.
Certificate of completion
Share your new skills with your employer or on LinkedIn.
Access to Make Better Decisions alumni group
Join this course’s alumni group to continue learning from each other and from Annie (meets monthly).
Maven Guarantee
This course is backed by the Maven Guarantee. Students are eligible for a full refund up until the halfway point of the course.
What students from my most recent cohorts are saying
Annie is a force like non-other in helping to clarify decision-making strategies and inspire new ways of thinking through real-world scenarios. I learned so much yet also know I will learn even more in the coming months as I apply her approach… and keep returning to the course to brush up on my skills. Come prepared to dive in deep and leave with a brand new perspective. —Amy, Cohort 10, VP of Experience · Decisively Different
This was one of the best (if not the best) courses I have taken. The material was excellent and extremely relevant and is already being put to use. The material would be helpful to all, both personally and professionally. I cannot recommend the course enough. I wish I had taken this course 40 years ago! —Brad, Cohort 9, CEO · Jagoe Homes Inc
Annie has a talent for making complex cognitive concepts feel approachable and immediately practical. Her approach is grounded, emphasizing the improvement of your logic in action, not just in theory. She connects abstract ideas to real-world application, pinpointing exactly where your reasoning may be falling short. Highly recommend!! —Erin, Cohort 9, Growth Marketing Manager · The New York Times
Thanks Annie. I think I have learned some techniques that will stay with me throughout my life and will save me immense amounts of time and money! —Vishwas, Cohort 10, Founder · SFA
Make Better Decisions with Annie Duke was genuinely useful – not just theory, but real practice. The breakout sessions forced us to apply the frameworks in real time and learn from smart, thoughtful peers. I’ve found myself making decisions faster at work and in my personal life, with much less second-guessing. The biggest shift was moving away from outcome-based thinking and toward tracking the quality of my decisions over time. Annie’s idea of “making the implicit explicit” has been a game-changer, and that’s exactly what this course helps you do. —Lucy, Cohort 9, Co-founder, Product & CSM · Coach Viva
I walked away from this course feeling significantly more confident in my approach to decision making both at a personal level and within the context of teams I work with. The course material challenges your critical thinking while staying really engaging and fun! If you’re a fan of her work as well, it’s an amazing opportunity to learn straight from Annie. I so appreciated the consistent presence, energy and passion Annie brought to every single class and office hour. You will stop leaning so heavily on intuition and you definitely won’t regret taking the course. —Pooja, Cohort 10, Director of Engagement Management · DesignMap
I took this course two years ago to improve the quality and process of decision making for myself and the organization I led. Decision making in groups is particularly challenging, and I was thrilled to learn about the science of decision making in groups, and improving process towards better outcomes in non-profit boards. I took the course again with my team. Hearing them discuss the course material and the application towards our work confirmed to me that this was an excellent investment of time and funds. We now have a shared awareness, vocabulary and tools to discuss information, decisions, and implementation — the most important aspect of any decisions — rolling it out. —Alison, Cohort 9, Executive Director · House of SpeakEasy
I should have taken this course when it was first offered. I know I would have made better decisions earlier. Annie’s teaching style is top notch and the subject matter is invaluable.—Dan, Cohort 10, Solution Instigator · Plan A Thinking
This has been one of the most impactful courses I have taken. Annie is engaging and teaches in a way that makes the learnings memorable and applicable in your day to day. I find myself thinking of the mental models and strategies constantly and sharing with friends. This course will really change how you think, both professionally and personally! —Somi, Cohort 9, Senior Growth Marketing Manager · New York Times
I’m pretty sure I fell in love with Annie while taking this course — in the most harmless, fan-boy way possible, of course. Everyone knows she’s brilliant, but what I didn’t expect was how warm and generous she is as a teacher. The office hours alone were worth it; she patiently walked us through our real-world dilemmas and how best to approach them. I’ve been recommending the course to pretty much everyone I talk to lately. I genuinely hope I can find the time to take it again in the future. —Kaushik (”Co-Sheek”), Cohort 9, CEO · Vivalon