Transcript Decision Making - UW Colleges / UW

Developing
Decision Making Skills
Presented by:
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LifeMatters
Empathia, Inc.
1-800-634-6433
Agenda
• Characteristics of good
decision makers
• Addressing indecision
• Intuition and analytical skills
• Techniques for better
decisions
Welcome!
• Name
• Decision you
made in (year) &
the result of
your decision
Foundation to Good Decision
Making
• We all have the power to
decide what we do and say
• We are responsible for the
consequences of our choices
• “Bad” decisions offer
opportunities for learning
Qualities of Effective
Decision Makers
• Commitment
• Personal standards
• Values and priorities
• Personal accountability
• Adaptability
• Forward thinking
Decision Making
Obstacles
• Analysis
paralysis
• Avoidance
• Fear of
commitment
• Fear of regret
Decision Making
Obstacles
• Indecision
• Resistance to
change
• Too many
choices
Intuition and
Analytical Skills
• Intuition – ability to know
or feel something without
using logic or reason
• Analytical skill – ability to
use logic to examine and
measure a problem
Results of Indecision
• Missed opportunities
• Feeling overwhelmed
• Distraction
• Loss of respect from others
• Feeling “stuck”
• Feelings of failure
• Illness
Decide to Decide
• What
• What
• What
• What
decision am I putting off?
am I gaining/losing?
will be the benefits?
can I do today?
Help for Indecision
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DO IT!
Time limit
Information limit
Look for “good” as opposed to
“perfect”
• Move forward
• Trust instincts
6 Step Process
• Identify the decision
• Know yourself
• Gather information
• Develop and evaluate options
• Select an option
• Develop a plan
Self Assessment
• Skills
• Interests
• Values
• Personality
Making Everyday
Decisions
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Pick a number
Make a needs list
Pros and cons list
Coin flip
Follow the crowd
Focus on the
result
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LifeMatters
Resources
• 1-800-634-6433: The central
intake line, available live
around-the-clock
• mylifematters.com