How to Develop Your Decision-Making Skills... by S. Manikandan David Josleyn Matt Conklin

Good Decision Makers are Successful People Your ability to make sound decisions can help you:  Achieve Your Goals  Avoid Mistakes *No one makes the right decision every time*

Anatomy of a Decision Define the Problem Reevaluate the Situation Gather Information Think of Alternatives Choose an Alternative Put Your Decision to Work

The "Art" and "Science" of Decision Making Intuition:  The ability to know or feel something w/out using logic or reason Analytical Skill:  The ability to use logic to examine and measure a problem

People Power: A Guide to Making Decisions in Groups Groups offer important advantages:  Knowledge & Experience Diversity  More Energy  Extra Motivation Groups can have drawbacks, too.  Feel Pressure (fitting in)  Feel They Can’t be Honest (critical)  Socialize  Rely on Others

Decision Making Do’s & Don’ts DO:  Be Honest  Accept Responsibility  Use Time Wisely  Have Confidence DON’T  Have Unrealistic Expectations  Make “Snap” Decisions  Take Unnecessary  Fool Yourself Making a decision is easy – but making the RIGHT one requires skill and knowledge

What if You Make a Wrong Decision Mistakes can be the best teachers – use them to your advantage! & CONTINUE TO MAKE YOUR OWN DECISIONS - AND TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR LIFE!

Reference: My HOOAH 4 Health S. Manikandan is working as a Faculty Adviser on Personality Development and Soft Skills Training at Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore Dist, Tamil Nadu, INDIA. Sponsored by the U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine, the Army National Guard, and the Office of the Chief, Army Reserve.