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Decision Making Techniques
The following techniques help in making the best decisions possible with the information available. Likely consequences of decisions can be mapped out, the importance of individual factors can be identified, and the best courses of action can be chosen.
|
Tool |
Purpose |
| Pareto Analysis | Choosing what to change |
| Paired Comparison Analysis | Working out the relative importance of different options |
| Grid Analysis | Making a choice taking into account many factors |
| PMI | Weighing the pros and cons of a decision |
| Force Field Analysis | Analyzing the pressures for and against change |
| Six Thinking Hats | Looking at a decision from different perspectives |
| Starbursting | Understanding options better by brainstorming questions |
| Stepladder Technique | Making better group decisions |
| Cost / Benefit Analysis | Seeing whether a decision makes financial sense |
| Cash Flow Forecasting with Spreadsheets | Analyzing whether an idea is financially viable |
| Decision Trees | Choosing by valuing different options |
Other tools include:
- Goal Setting
- Effective Scheduling
- Gantt Charts
- Critical Path Analysis and PERT Charts
- Estimating Time Accurately
- Risk Impact / Probability Chart
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