1. Making Effective Decisions A 3-part Online series Session 1 ~ Decision Making: The Process “Start with the end in mind.” Stephen Covey Linda Bruno www.LindasWorkshops.com www.LindasWorkshops.blogspot.com Linda@LindasWorkshops.com

2. Why is effective decision-making important in my organization? more focus= better productivity better morale more credibility more ideas

3. There are seven+ steps involved in making effective decisions: Step 1: the problem or issue that requires a decision. Are we addressing the right issue? Use the technique to get to the root problem. Does it really a decision? require 5 whys Define why

4. Do I have the to make the decision? Will I be able to collect the necessary to make a good decision? Is there someone better to make the decision? qualified information authority

5. Step 2: Understand the of the decision. How much might it ? How long is the? time commitment cost consequences

6. Who needs to be? Will we be able to the decision later if necessary? How does the decision need to be made? Do I have information to make a sound decision? soon change involved enough

7. Step 3: What might we come up against in making the decision? Time Money Equipment/facilities Technology People Managerial skills Other Resources limits

8. Step 4: Develop. Make sure we spend time on this step before proceeding to step 5. Understand that sometimes the only options are or. Use a technique, with no judgments made on the ideas suggested. options don’tdo brainstorming

9. Step 5: Make sure we have the information about each option. right

10. Step 6: the options. Use a approach, such as: Evaluate logical

11. Option Difficulty of ImplementationTime Required Potential Resistance Cost of this option Option 1 Option 2 Option 3  a decision matrix (example shown below):

12.  a SWOT analysis strengths weaknesses opportunities threats

13. AdvantagesDisadvantages  use a T-chart with pros/cons or the best points about 2 options (example below): Option #1 o If each alternative has many good points, analyze each by listing and analyzing the “negatives.”

14. Step 7: the preferred option. Choose and implement

15. Step 7a: Track and analyze the of the decision. How will weprogress or determine the of the decision? What will we do if the decision has not proven to be ? measure success effectiveness effective

16. What decision am I currently considering?

17. Which step am I at?

18. Where do I need to go from here?

19. Thanks for making the decision to be here today!