1. Copyright © 2009 First Steps Training & Development, Inc. All rights reserved. 11 Trouble Shooting Logic Choice Analysis Getting a Good Choice Statement Presented by:

2. Copyright © 2009 First Steps Training & Development, Inc. All rights reserved. 2 Choice Analysis Choice Statement  Defines the outcome  Contains Action, Object, Key Qualifier(s) Criteria  Results expected  Resources to invest or conserve  Internal & External Constraints Mandatory Criteria  Measurable  Realistic Limit Desirable Criteria Options Down Side Risk Make Final Choice ROI DSR 

3. Copyright © 2009 First Steps Training & Development, Inc. All rights reserved. 3 Copyright © 2009 Directed Action Professional Associates. All rights reserved. 33 Audit Criteria Does each Criteria mean the same thing to everyone? Are all Mandatory Criteria Measurable with a Realistic Limit? Has the limit of each Mandatory Criteria been “stretched”? Where appropriate has a Mandatory Criteria sponsored a Desirable Criteria? Are there any “basket” criteria…and…but… Are there any “double valued” Criteria? Do all the Criteria truly relate to the Choice Statement? Are any of my Criteria really Options? Are all interested parties Criteria included in the list? Is the list of Criteria balances short term vs. long term? Based upon the “Audited list of Criteria” should the Choice Statement be revisited?

4. Copyright © 2009 First Steps Training & Development, Inc. All rights reserved. 44 Individually Develop Choice Statements For 2 or 3 BIG choices you will make or be involved in. The bigger the better If possible have them be job related

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6. 66 Choice Statement Critique For each choice ask:  What choices have already been made?  Were they consciously made?  What are the implications of the choices that have already been made?

7. Copyright © 2009 First Steps Training & Development, Inc. All rights reserved. 77 Choice Statement Critique For each choice ask:  What choices have already been made?  Were they consciously made?  What are the implications of the choices that have already been made?  How many options can enter into the selection process?  Should more options be considered?  Should fewer options be considered?

8. Copyright © 2009 First Steps Training & Development, Inc. All rights reserved. 88 Choice Statement Critique For each choice ask:  What choices have already been made?  Were they consciously made?  What are the implications of the choices that have already been made?  How many options can enter into the selection process?  Should more options be considered?  Should fewer options be considered?  Why are we making this choice?  What is the purpose of this choice? Finally ask, “If we got everything implied by the Choice Statement would it satisfy our basic need?”

9. Copyright © 2009 First Steps Training & Development, Inc. All rights reserved. 99 Final Thoughts about the Choice Statement Once you have a Choice Statement the choice is already made....the only thing left up in the air is, “Which one?” A poorly thought out Choice Statement can get you the very best of something you either don’t want or don’t need! If you always do what you always done you’ll always get what you always got!

10. Copyright © 2009 First Steps Training & Development, Inc. All rights reserved. 10 Review Choice Statements - Instructions After the show, ask yourself the Choice Statement Critique questions What changes, if any, should you make with your Choice Statements? This should take about 5 - 10 minutes

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