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Program Objectives (1 of 2)
 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 (2 of 2)
 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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Definitio
n
Decision Making:

The process of examining your possibilities

options, comparing them, and choosing a
course of action.

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Related
Quotes
“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.
“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.  Goals.
 Priority.  Values.
 Acceptability.  Demands.
 Risk.  Style.
 Resources.  Judgement.

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Six C's of Decision Making (1 of

3)

 1. Construct.
 2. Compile.
 3. Collect.
 4. Compare.
 5. Consider.
 6. Commit.

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Six C's of Decision Making (2 of

3)
 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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Six C's of Decision Making (3 of

3)
 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
 Trying too hard to play it safe.
 Letting fears and biases tilt your
thinking and analysis.
 Getting lost in the minutia can cause
trouble.
 Craving for unanimous approval.
 Trying to make decisions which are
outside your realm of authority.

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