Decision Making Process

Focusing on a "Decision Making Process" allows someone the ability to know how to consistently make decisions while maintaining their core value and ethics.

An example of this is:

1. Find out who is involved/impacted in the decision. Know what their motivations or personal agendas are?

2. What values does this represent to me, the program, culture, and dynamics of the situation?

3. What are the implications of the decision – how does it impact those involved? Understand the situation and do the research to gather the facts (enough to make a sound decision).

4. Weigh the importance of the decision being made. Is this a battle that I want to fight? Look to see if people are responding off of emotion or fact (emotions can dilute the facts in the situation by creating bias or lack of objectivity).

5. Who or what is the most important factor to consider (rank if more than one). If needed, seek others advise that you respect to act as an independent (or 3rd) party.

6. What are all the options? Are there any other options or possibilities that need to be considered? Did I (we) take the time to stop and think the situation through from a different perspective?

7. “Sleep” test – can I go to bed with a “clear heart and mind” (conscious) and live with this decision with no regrets. Also ensure that I am not being too self sacrificing and giving “too much” to others.

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