Navy Pride and Professionalism Lesson 1.2 Decision Making Navy Pride and Professionalism – Decision-Making 1-2-1

Lesson Overview In this lesson, you will learn the steps of the five-step decision making model and how to apply them, the four universal principles of ethical decision making and how to apply them, and how to recognize and resolve conflicts between military duties and personal commitments. Photo Source: Navy Pride and Professionalism – Decision-Making 1-2-2

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Three Contexts of Decision Making Situation Social Personal Navy Pride and Professionalism – Decision-Making 1-2-4

Military Etiquette and Courtesy What is apparent in a problem or issue Situation Tip of the Iceberg affects/effects trends, family, work, friends, acquaintances Social behavior emotions attitude decisions Progressively disclose (Mouse clicks) the three context and their components Personal Navy Pride and Professionalism – Decision-Making 1-2-5 3-2-4

Three Contexts of Decision Making DUI Example Situation – A Sailor is stopped for driving erratically and blows a .16 on a breathalyzer test. Social – How are others impacted by this? Were there any injuries? Personal – What is going on with this Sailor? Depressed? Addicted? Immature? Navy Pride and Professionalism – Decision-Making 1-2-6

Universal Ethical Principles Do the best good Do no harm Respect of self and others Be fair with wisdom As you discuss each bullet click the mouse to indicate which bullet is being discussed. Navy Pride and Professionalism – Decision-Making 1-2-7

Five-Step Decision Making Model Define the issue Gather information Evaluate the information Consider alternatives and implications Implement the decision Click the mouse as each numbered principles is discussed Navy Pride and Professionalism – Decision-Making 1-2-8

Scenario Results Step 1 – Define the issue Step 2 – Gather Information – What do you know about the situation? Step 3 – Evaluate the Information Step 4 – Consider Alternatives and Implications Progressively disclose each step and have the participants provide the answers Step 5 – Implement the Decision - What would you do, and why? Navy Pride and Professionalism – Decision-Making 1-2-9

Final Quote “The truth of the matter is that you always know the right thing to do. The hard part is doing it. General Norman Schwarzkopf. Stress the importance of coming to the right decision, for the right reasons, even if it’s the less favored of other possible decisions. Recall the three context – Situation, Social, Personal Recall the Universal Principles - Do No Harm, Do the Best Good, respect Self and others, Be Fair with Wisdom. Relate this all back to the Navy Core Values. Have the Courage and commitment to act honorably – Doing what is right – because it is the right thing to do. Navy Pride and Professionalism – Decision-Making 1-2-10

Summary Everyone Makes Decisions Context of Decision Making Universal Principles Five-Step Decision Making Model Stress the importance of coming to the right decision, for the right reasons, even if it’s the less favored of other possible decisions. Recall the three context – Situation, Social, Personal Recall the Universal Principles - Do No Harm, Do the Best Good, respect Self and others, Be Fair with Wisdom. Relate this all back to the Navy Core Values. Have the Courage and commitment to act honorably – Doing what is right – because it is the right thing to do. Navy Pride and Professionalism – Decision-Making 1-2-11