Enhancing Decision-Making Skills
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How do we make decisions?
Sometimes impulsively, without fully
considering the consequences of our actions
How do we
make decisions?
Based on emotions like
anger or fear, or because
we’re hungry, tired or
anxious.
How do we
make decisions?
Indifferently, when we
don’t really care about
the outcome, or don’t
think our choices make a
difference
How do we
make decisions?
To make other
people happy, or to
avoid conflict.
Based on what other people are doing, influenced by their
actions or opinions.
How do we make decisions?
How do we make
decisions?
Based on past experiences,
good or bad.
How do we make decisions?
Through research and critical thinking, considering our choices and
their possible outcomes.
How do
we make
decisions?
Sometimes by
walking away,
trying not to
make a decision
at all.
Build your decision-making skills
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Break big decisions up into a series of smaller ones
•
Make less-important decisions to practice
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Recognize and acknowledge when you are making decisions
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Make a list of decisions you made that had positive outcomes
After the decision is made
Identify:
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How did you make it?
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How do you feel about it?
•
What was the outcome?
If it wasn’t right, or you’ve “outgrown” your decision…
make another one.
When we were talking about the things you might consider when you’re going to buy a car, a lot of them could be divided into two main categories: the head, and the heart. The head would be the logical, research-based part of your decision, while the heart would be the emotional impact of the decision – the want.
Ask: So, what’s your dream car? Answers will vary by participant. Follow up by asking why it’s their dream car. What is it about that car that they like so much? Answers will vary again, but pay particular attention to references to emotion, status, influence, a “cool factor,” and/or fun. If anyone references things like durability, low cost, good gas mileage, or high consumer ratings make a note of that.
Ask: When you think about what drew us to our dream cars, did most of what you heard sound like the head talking, or the heart? Answers will vary by group, but most emotion-based responses would fall under the heart, while fact-based responses fall under the head.
There’s nothing at all wrong with emotion – and sometimes, we can make really good decisions with our hearts. The trick is balance – and figuring out how to weigh our options for the best possible outcome.
Learn how to make decisions effectively by understanding different decision-making processes, such as impulsive, emotion-driven, indifferent, people-pleasing, social influence, experiential, research-based, and avoidance. Improve decision-making skills by breaking down choices, practicing on smaller decisions, recognizing your decision-making patterns, and evaluating outcomes.
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Making Decisions Making Decisions How do we do it, and how can How do we do it, and how can we do it better? we do it better?
How do we make decisions? Sometimes impulsively, without fully considering the consequences of our actions
How do we make decisions? Based on emotions like anger or fear, or because we re hungry, tired or anxious.
How do we make decisions? Indifferently, when we don t really care about the outcome, or don t think our choices make a difference
How do we make decisions? To make other people happy, or to avoid conflict.
How do we make decisions? Based on what other people are doing, influenced by their actions or opinions. Sample line Line A Line B Line C
How do we make decisions? Based on past experiences, good or bad.
How do we make decisions? Through research and critical thinking, considering our choices and their possible outcomes.
How do we make decisions? Sometimes by walking away, trying not to make a decision at all.
Build your decision-making skills Break big decisions up into a series of smaller ones Make less-important decisions to practice Recognize and acknowledge when you are making decisions Make a list of decisions you made that had positive outcomes
After the decision is made Identify: How did you make it? How do you feel about it? What was the outcome? If it wasn t right, or you ve outgrown your decision make another one.
