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The decision-making model
A universal method, independent of the subject of the decision, for thinking through the decision-making process efficiently and systematically, guided by questions.
The concept in brief
Decision-making connects thinking and action.
Through the methods listed in it, the model develops thinking, and through making a proposal or taking the decision it prompts action.
It organises the questions to be answered into a system and groups them around five essential points:
- 0.weighting the decision criteria: taking stock of reference points, criteria and viewpoints;
- 1.defining the decision situation: the 11 defining questions of the Commission Cross; open or closed;
- 2.static concept: gathering the information that supports and influences the decision; recommended methods: SWOT, truncated SWOT, STEEPLE, Six Hats, fundamental analysis methods;
- 3.dynamic concept: strategy-making; recommended elements: weighting information, expert opinion, risk analysis, consequence analysis, precedent analysis, alternatives, the views of those affected;
- 4.decision-making
- 5.weighting the decision criteria: taking stock of reference points, criteria and viewpoints, and examining whether my decision meets them.
The model helps to make the decision-making process objective.
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Related terms
- Commission Cross
- criteria
- viewpoints
- reference points
- fundamental analysis methods
- Six Hats