Simple Steps to follow while making Simple to Complex Decisions

Decision-Making can be small, big, important, semi-important or most vital. We constantly make and take decision all through the day. Some decisions are easy to take and some decisions require deep contemplation. Some of them can be easily taken by an individual but others may require a group of people putting their heads together to come with a good unilaterally feasible decision. Whether you are taking a decision with a group or by yourself, here are a few simple steps to follow while taking a decision.

 Define Objective

At first stage of decision-making lies the most important step of defining the central objective. It is essential step that needs to bring in to focus the whole decision-making process. Having a defined objective or aim helps to refine the possible routes to be taken for the achievement of the desired outcome. All kinds of Projects have to go through the first step of defining its objective and it is often reiterated in the Project Management Training.

 Brainstorm for Ideas

At this stage, it is important to come with as many ideas as possible. At this stage of decision-making don’t restrict yourself with one idea or worry about the feasibility of the idea. Just jot down all the possible route for achieving the desired outcome or central objective of your decision-making.

 Analyze Outcome

Carefully analyze the positive and the negative outcome of all the brainstormed ideas. At this point of decision-making you can use your logical side of your brain to work out all possible ideas’ feasibility. Put the various ideas that was generated during the brainstorm session to a feasibility test to find out how much of a risk factors are involved in selecting that specific idea. The analyzing of the decision also forms a part of the many topics that are covered in the Project Management Certification exam.

 Logical Selection

At this stage of the decision-making, it is the place where the decision-taker should look at all the analysis and data collected against the ideas to make a logical selection of the most apt and workable decision. Select two decisions and pick the most appealing one as the prime decision and the next as a possible standby in case of an alternative or backup plan.

 Verification of Feasibility

At this stage a possible logical selection had been carried out and two decisions were selected on the bases of their being able to get the desired outcome that was initially aimed for. Most of the analysis have been based on theory and not actual reality based testing. At this stage it is time to bring out past market based experience and verifying for feasibility of predicted outcome from following the specific course of a decision. At this point, it is quite possible that decision may be in favor of main decision or the standby decisions that was finalized as the possible course of action. Aim for the best decision based on all the recorded factors and analysis.

 Decision Making

Once after all the analysis, and feasibility test had been conducted, it is time to carry out the decision by communicating to the team about the decision. In other words, it is time for taking action based on the logical and studied decision gathered from intense decision-making process. A good Manager with a Project Manager Certification is well aware of these steps for taking that timely and well-studied decision.

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