Decision Making Under Pressure: Design Thinking Masterclass

In high-pressure situations, teams must come together to make critical decisions — but stress, hierarchy, and politics often lead to poor outcomes.

Join this interactive in-person masterclass led by Anand Vengurlekar (GEMBA’13), INSEAD’s senior lecturer and C-level facilitator, to explore how to navigate these challenges using design thinking techniques.

Through a real-world simulation of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster meeting, you’ll:

• Identify the hidden dynamics that derail rational decision-making.
• Recognize 8 key symptoms of groupthink and how to prevent them.
• Learn strategies to structure meetings for clarity, alignment, and better outcomes.
• Leave with a practical playbook to immediately apply in your own high-pressure meetings.

This session is designed for leaders, managers, and teams who need to make tough calls under time constraints and external pressure.

Walk away with insights and tools to ensure your decisions withstand the heat of the moment and drive impactful results.