In a digital world, a different ability to frame represents a key source of competitive advantage
Evidence shows that managers and entrepreneurs struggle to make decisions under uncertainty
Need for basic research - Theory-based (Scientific) Decision Making

Framework

Our framework empowers leaders to navigate uncertainty by selecting, refining, and testing theories. Through a structured approach, it enhances strategic reasoning and supports more effective decision-making.

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Our survey evaluates and benchmarks managerial decision-making processes. It helps organizations assess their strategic reasoning, identify areas for improvement, and compare results with industry standards.

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Our platforms support theory-driven decision-making. Socrates offers structured simulations, Plato refines theories with AI, and Aristotle enables advanced theory testing. Together, they turn uncertainty into strategic advantage.

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Survey

Our survey evaluates and benchmarks managerial decision-making processes. It helps organizations assess their strategic reasoning, identify areas for improvement, and compare results with industry standards.

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platforms

Our platforms support theory-driven decision-making. Socrates offers structured simulations, Plato refines theories with AI, and Aristotle enables advanced theory testing. Together, they turn uncertainty into strategic advantage.

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Framework

Our framework empowers leaders to navigate uncertainty by selecting, refining, and testing theories. Through a structured approach, it enhances strategic reasoning and supports more effective decision-making.

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Open Executive Programs

Strategic Innovation in the Digital Era – Spring Edition
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Strategy Science

Theory-Based Decisions: Foundations and Introduction
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Academy of Management

Is it a Match? Training Entrepreneurs to Make Decisions Favors the Prepared Mind
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Open Executive Programs

Strategic Innovation in the Digital Era – Spring Edition
more info

Strategy Science

Theory-Based Decisions: Foundations and Introduction
more info

Academy of Management

Is it a Match? Training Entrepreneurs to Make Decisions Favors the Prepared Mind
more info

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Upcoming Events

2nd Bayesian Entrepreneurship Conference

March 20-21, 2025 | Milan

Join leading management scholars at the 2nd Bayesian Entrepreneurship Conference to explore how Bayesian reasoning shapes entrepreneurial decision-making and learning under uncertainty. The event will feature keynotes from prestigious speakers, alongside selected paper presentations and a dedicated PhD session.
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Joint Workshop on
IMO & ESF

September 12-13, 2024 | London

ION Management Science Lab, Imperial College London & CEPR invite you to join the Joint Workshop on Incentives, Management & Organization (IMO) and Entrepreneurship, Strategy & Firm Dynamics (ESF). This in-person event fosters dialogue between scholars on topics including organizational economics, entrepreneurship, firm dynamics, and strategy.
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