Grid Analysis Technique
Grid analysis is a useful decision-making technique and is of particular use when you are trying to take a lot of factors into account and all the options seem equally attractive.
Decision Making Models
Plus Minus Implications
This technique will help you to weigh the pros and cons of a particular decision. It can be especially useful in situations where you are unsure if you should make a decision at all.
The KJ-Method for Establishing Priorities
This exercise uses the KJ-Method to help groups effectively establish priorities and make decisions. When resources are limited this exercise helps organisations to assess what is most important and reach a group consensus. Allow about one hour for completion.
Hartnett’s Consensus-Oriented Decision-Making Model
Find out how to make better group decisions by involving everyone in developing a solution in this decision skills traing article from MindTools.com.
The Modified Borda Count
Use the Modified Borda Count to prioritize issues and achieve consensus on a group decision.
The Stepladder Technique
It can be hard to enable everyone to participate and be heard in group decision-making sessions. Discover how to encourage people to make better group decisions using the Stepladder technique.
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP)
Do you want be more objective in your decisions? Discover an admittedly complex way of weighing many options and factors.
The Vroom-Yetton Decision Model
A good manager knows when to ask for help and when to go it alone. Use Vroom-Yetton to help you to decide how much help you need when making a decision.
OODA Loops
The OODA Loop model is a four-stage decision loop that supports quick, effective, proactive decision-making. Based on an approach used by fighter pilots.
The Kepner-Tregoe Matrix
Do you avoid making difficult decisions, or rely too much on your instincts? Learn to make the best choices with this rational decision-making tool.
The Ladder of Inference
Use the Ladder of Inference to explore the seven steps we take in our thinking to get from a fact to a decision or action, and challenge them.
The TDODAR Decision Model
TDODAR is a simple structure designed to help make carefully considered, timely and effective decisions, even under pressure and in emerging situations.