DECISION MAKING MODEL

STEP ONEIdentify the problem, situation, or decision to be made.

“See the situation clearly” • relevant information • exceptions • understand • boundaries • assumptions •

STEP TWOWhat do you want to accomplish/achieve?

“Know what you want”• goal determination • underlying goal? •

STEP THREEHow can I accomplish it? What can we do to get there?

“Expand the possibilities”• brainstorming • listening • accepting • openness • creativity •

STEP FOURChoose 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 FIVEDo it!“Act”

• commitment • timetable • trust • follow-through •

STEP SIX• assess • adjust • refine •

- Return to a previous step - Celebrate successes and failures!