1. Decision Focus® 6.0 SITUATION ANALYSIS Situation Statement Separation
Use Situation Analysis when the
issue is:
broad and complex.
multiple causes and effects.
several related components.
cannot be resolved with one action.
gradually occurred over a period of time (not sudden).
Examples:
Excessive order processing time.
Product support costs are out of control.
Major conversion project is behind schedule.
Poor communication between the field and division management.
SITUATION ANALYSIS
Situation Statement
Separation
Set Priority
Action Plan
Cause vs. Effect

2. Decision Focus® 6.0 SITUATION ANALYSIS
Click on the ‘hand’ icons to reveal the drop-down ‘Coach’ screens to assure you are on the right track.
Sample coach screen for Situation Statement (Step 1).

3. Decision Focus® 6.0 SITUATION ANALYSIS New features in 6.0!
Unlimited number of action items in the Action Plan.
Insert, delete, drag/drop rows within the Action Plan.
Transfer your action items with ‘one-click’ to the Action Manager tracking and accountability tool.
Export to MS Excel.

4. Decision Focus® 6.0 SITUATION ANALYSIS Why use it?
Situation Analysis will help you:
get to the heart of the problem when time is short and action is required.
understand the ‘situation’ that exists critical to any decision process.
create an action plan that targets the key drivers of the situation.
resolve the situation based on facts, not opinions.
break down a complex situation quickly and systematically.
set priority with the software’s highlight feature.
identify causes & effects to see the “big ” picture.
create buy-in for your action plans.

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