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<ul><li>To examine different decision making models. </li></ul><ul><li>To maximize creativity and logic in decision making. </li></ul><ul><li>To acquire decision making tips and techniques that accelerate and improve results. </li></ul>Program Objectives (1 of 2)

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<ul><li>To become aware of common decision making traps, and how to handle them. </li></ul><ul><li>To ready yourself for any bumps in the road, and have solutions in hand. </li></ul><ul><li>To provide a variety of perspectives for the decision making process. </li></ul>Program Objectives (2 of 2)

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A Challenge <ul><li>Please write a One Sentence Definition of </li></ul><ul><li>DECISION MAKING. </li></ul>

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Definition <ul><li>Decision Making : </li></ul>The process of examining your possibilities options, comparing them, and choosing a course of action.

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Related Quotes <ul><li>“ Be sure you are right -- then go ahead.” Davy Crocket. </li></ul>“ Doing what's right isn't hard -- Knowing what's right is.” Lyndon B. Johnson. “ Mine own applause is the only applause which matters.” Cicero. “ Once you've made your mark, watch out for erasers!” Will Rogers.

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Making Effective Decisions <ul><li>Perception. </li></ul><ul><li>Priority. </li></ul><ul><li>Acceptability. </li></ul><ul><li>Risk. </li></ul><ul><li>Resources. </li></ul>Factors: <ul><li>Goals. </li></ul><ul><li>Values. </li></ul><ul><li>Demands. </li></ul><ul><li>Style. </li></ul><ul><li>Judgement. </li></ul>

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Six C's of Decision Making (1 of 3) <ul><li>1. Construct. </li></ul><ul><li>2. Compile. </li></ul><ul><li>3. Collect. </li></ul><ul><li>4. Compare. </li></ul><ul><li>5. Consider. </li></ul><ul><li>6. Commit. </li></ul>

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Six C's of Decision Making (2 of 3) <ul><li>C onstruct a clear picture of precisely what must be decided. </li></ul><ul><li>Compile a list of requirements that must be met. </li></ul><ul><li>C ollect information on alternatives that meet the requirements. </li></ul>

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Six C's of Decision Making (3 of 3) <ul><li>C ompare alternatives that meet the requirements. </li></ul><ul><li>C onsider the &quot; what might go wrong &quot; factor with each alternative. </li></ul><ul><li>C ommit to a decision and follow through with it. </li></ul>

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Inherent Personal Traps <ul><li>Trying too hard to play it safe. </li></ul><ul><li>Letting fears and biases tilt your thinking and analysis. </li></ul><ul><li>Getting lost in the minutia can cause trouble. </li></ul><ul><li>Craving for unanimous approval. </li></ul><ul><li>Trying to make decisions which are outside your realm of authority. </li></ul>

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Inherent System Traps <ul><li>Willing to begin with too little, inaccurate, or wrong information. </li></ul><ul><li>Overlook viable alternatives or waste time considering alternatives which have no realistic prospects. </li></ul><ul><li>Not following the six C's. </li></ul><ul><li>Failure to clearly define the results you expect to achieve. </li></ul><ul><li>Worst of all, failure to reach a decision. </li></ul>

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