1. Decision Making Process & Time Management

2. Definition Decision : is a solution chosen from among alternatives .
Decision-making process : is the process of selecting an alternative course of action that will solve a problem.
Problem solving: is the process of taking corrective action in order to meet objectives.

3. Brainstorming Technique
Brainstorming – getting maximum group participation
“The best way to get a good idea is to get a lot of good ideas” – Linus Pauling
Use for generating alternative solutions to a problem
Leader describes the problem
Everyone takes a few minutes to think
Capture ideas visibly
Lastly, evaluates the best ideas

4. Alternatives: Optional courses of action from which a decision maker is expected to choose that are obtained from memory, vendor search, research and development,.
Alternatives differ in their nature or character, not only in quantitative details. If A is selected, B cannot be chosen.

5. LEVELS OF DECISIONS
STRATEGIC: Long-term objectives; resources; policies
MANAGEMENT CONTROL: Monitor use of resources; performance
OPERATIONAL: How to carry out specific day-to-day tasks

6. Decision making is the scientific problem solving process
Evaluate Results
Implementing Decisions
Choose most desirable alternative:
Explore Alternatives
Finding the information
Defining the problem

7. Time Management

8. What is time? Time is the stuff of which life is made
Time is the most perishable of all resources because it cannot be stored or recovered. once a minute has passed, it is gone forever.
Time is the most valuable thing a man can spend

9. Benefits of time management
Gain time
Efficient
Eliminate forcing
Motivates & initiates.
Successful
Healthy
Reduce anxiety

10. Nurses’ time wasters
Time is wasted by the nursing managers when time is devoted to something that really not need be done.

11. Time wasters How We Waste Time : Lack of discipline
Cluttered desk and personal disorganization
Poor delegation Skills, working on routine asks
Waiting for others
Personal habits
Fatigue
Paperwork

12. Time wasters Lack or unclear communication and instructions
Lack of daily and or weekly plans
Lack of knowledge on how to spend the time
Inability to say “no”

13. Time Waste - Caused by Others
Telephone Interruptions
Drop-In Visitors
Lack or unclear communication and instructions
Crisis situations for which no plans were possible
Unscheduled Meetings
Confused chain of Authority
Inadequate, inaccurate, or delayed information from others

14. What can we do?

15. Strategies to control interruptions
Time -Saving Tips Interruptions
Close your door
Distinguish between necessary visits and interruptions
Use different techniques:
1 -Visit others
2 -Arrange appointment
3 -Leave your office
4 -Establish regular meeting time

16. Time - Saving Tips: Telephone Calls
Don’t answer phone!
Leave specific message
Mark availability on calendar message
Time-Saving Tips: Meetings
Request agenda
Arrive early
Notify chair if you will be late

17. Time-Saving Tips: visitor interruptions
Set time limits for visits , and stick to them .
Set the agenda early in the conversation .
Meet visitors outside your door

18. Time - Saving Tips: Paperwork
Delegate both routine and none routine paperwork functions
Write effectively
Analyze paperwork frequently

19. Learn when to say “NO” You can’t do everything
Don’t undertake things you can’t complete
Remain consistent to your goals

20. Thanks