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¶ … Decision Making Process
The strategies used in making good decisions involve the use of a "step system" designed to maximize the efficacy of the process. Indeed, the very success or failure of any given decision largely rests upon the building blocks leading up to one's final conclusion. Although many people rely on so called "gut feelings" when they come to most of the decisions that govern their daily lives, by applying a more logical and systematic approach the reliability and quality of any decision can be greatly improved. This is especially true in high-stress work environments.
One excellent method that has impacted my personal and professional decision making strategy in a positive way includes four key points. Namely, these points consist of the stages known as "exploring," "assessing," "testing," and finally (and perhaps most importantly), "learning."
The first step in coming to a good decision involves exploring the situation or issue at hand. This means that I step back and consider or "explore" just what the core problem is. In essence, this involves a mental sifting of the situation. For example, if my computer printer isn't working, I must determine what the "core problem" is with my printer -- is it out of ink? Is it plugged in? Is there an issue with software? All of these issues can be assessed as part of my...
For example, in the case of my printer, I may consider if my aim at the present moment is to have a working printer, or simply to achieve a speedy print job of an urgent project. Identifying the pressing "aim" of the problem may involve the realization that a speedy trip to my local Kinko's might be the best focus of my efforts. Indeed, here assessing one's aims can often lead to "alternatives" that, like my Kinko's solution, may be the best solution to the problem at hand.
The next "phase" of the decision making process is one that is often overlooked. However, it is this phase that can make the difference between a "quick fix" and a decision not only learned from, but likely to be utilized in future situations. In this phase, known as "assessing," I consider similar future conditions in which I may not only apply the same decision quickly, based on my previous conclusion, but I may also envision differences that may prohibit me from taking the same action. For example, in my professional life as a Navy drill instructor, I may identify a problem with discipline that is best solved with positive verbal-inspirational motivation. However, I…
Decision-Making Process There are several steps in the decision making process: recognize a problem or opportunity, diagnosis, develop alternatives, selection of desired alternative, implementation of chosen alternative, and evaluation. Of these, Don Anglos has currently recognized the opportunity, and the company has undertaken at least part of a diagnosis. There are only two alternatives on the table right now, partly because the diagnosis has not been fully constructed. There has been
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