1. DECISION MAKING MODEL
STEP ONE
Identify the problem, situation, or decision to be made.
“See the situation clearly”
• relevant information • exceptions • understand • boundaries • assumptions •
STEP TWO
What do you want to accomplish/achieve?
“Know what you want”
• goal determination • underlying goal? •
STEP THREE
How can I accomplish it? What can we do to get there?
“Expand the possibilities”
• brainstorming • listening • accepting • openness • creativity •
STEP FOUR
Choose the best solution for you! What are we willing to commit to?
“Evaluate and decide”
• risks • benefits • desirability • probability • resources • support • agreement •
• costs • consensus • understanding • plan •
STEP FIVE
Do it!
“Act”
• commitment • timetable • trust • follow-through •
STEP SIX
• assess • adjust • refine •
- Return to a previous step -
Celebrate successes and failures!