Trained Brain: Six Step Decision Making

I wanted to share this with you as I had a client who asked me for an effective way to make decisions. ALL important or big decisions should be done on paper & from a neutral position. A few pointers from the video.

1. CLARITY: What's your outcome? Write this with emotionally rich language. You may have more than one outcome.

2. OPTIONS: What are your options? You need more than 3 because 1 option is no choice. 2 Options is a dilemma. 3 or more options gives you a choice.

3. CONSEQUENCES:What are the upsides and the downsides to each option? Write them down.

4. EVALUATE: Weigh up the consequences & review options.
What outcomes are affected?
How does each upside and downside impact your outcome? Does it move you closer or further away from your desired outcome?
What’s the chances of the upside/downside occurring? (scale of 1 to 10)
What’s the emotional benefit/consequence if this were to happen?

5. MAKE IT BETTER: Review the downsides. How could you make them better or eliminate them.

6. DECIDE: Based on probable consequences select the one that give you the best chance of meeting the OUTCOME IN STEP ONE.

a. You know the outcome now take action.
b. Make sure it will give the win.
c. Make it happen and DEAL WITH THE RESULT.

Talk soon,

Jamie