Professional Certificate in Defence and Strategic Studies · Topic Diagram

Strategic Thinking and Decision Making

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  root((Strategic Thinking and Decision Making))
    Strategic Thinking
      Critical Thinking
      Risk Analysis
    Decision Making
      Option Evaluation
      Strategy Form
    Defence Studies
      Security Policy
      National Defence
    Course Objectives
      Skill Development
      Knowledge Gain

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  root((Strategic Thinking and Decision Making))
    Strategic Thinking
      Critical Thinking
      Risk Analysis
    Decision Making
      Option Evaluation
      Strategy Form
    Defence Studies
      Security Policy
      National Defence
    Course Objectives
      Skill Development
      Knowledge Gain

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