Let’s Talk Effective Decision Making Team Leadership Module Prepared by: Ellen Rowe, Community & Leadership Development Specialist Adapted from The Dynamics of Decision Making by Martha A. Walker, Ph.D.

Difficult Decisions Uncertainty Complexity High-risk consequences Alternatives Interpersonal issues

Systematic Approach to D-M 6 steps to making an effective decision: 1.Create a constructive environment

2. Generate good alternatives For more information: 1.Click on Webinars 2.Click on Working in Teams 3.Click on Leading from Any Chair: The Process of Decision-Making

3. Explore these alternatives

4. Choose the best alternative

5. Check your decision

6. Communicate your decision, and take action.

Avoid making decision as flimsy as a house of cards. Instead, establish strong foundations for decision making, generate good alternatives, evaluate these alternatives rigorously, and then check your decision-making process and you will improve the quality of your decision.