Decision Making

Program Objectives

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To examine different decision making models. To maximize creativity and logic in decision making. To acquire decision making tips and techniques that accelerate and improve results.

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Program Objectives

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To become aware of common decision making traps, and how to handle them. To ready yourself for any bumps in the road, and have solutions in hand. To provide a variety of perspectives for the decision making process.

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A Challenge
Please write a One Sentence Definition of
DECISION MAKING.

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Definition
Decision Making:

The process of examining your possibilities options, comparing them, and choosing a course of action.

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Related Quotes

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Be sure you are right -- then go ahead.

Davy Crocket.

Doing what's right isn't hard -Knowing what's right is.

Lyndon B. Johnson.

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Related Quotes

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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

Factors:
Perception. Priority. Acceptability. Risk. Goals. Values. Demands. Style.

Resources.

Judgment.

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6 C's of Decision Making

1. 2. 3. 4.

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Construct.

Compile.
Collect. Compare.

5.
6.

Consider.
Commit.

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6 C's of Decision Making

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Construct a clear picture of precisely what must be decided. Compile a list of requirements that must be met. Collect information on alternatives that meet the requirements.

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6 C's of Decision Making

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Compare alternatives that meet the requirements. Consider the "what might go wrong" factor with each alternative. Commit to a decision and follow through with it.

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Inherent Personal Traps

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Effective Strategies

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The G.O.R. Approach

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Different Perspectives

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What is your next step?

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164 slides include: the 6 C's of decision making, inherent personal and system traps, decision trees, decision making methods and tips, 4 slides on the GOR approach to decision making, common pitfalls in decision making, effective strategies in making decisions, the 8 major decision making traps and how to effectively minimize each, different decision making perspectives, 3 different types of analysis (grid analysis - paired comparison analysis, and cost/benefit analysis), utilizing planning and overarching questions, 4 modes of decision making and 6 factors in decision making plus more.
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