Decision Making

The traditional decision-making process has nine steps:

Recognize that a problem exists and set a solution objective.
Analyze the situation.
Identify key uncertainties.
Determine workable solutions and perhaps brainstorm for alternatives.
Gather data, perhaps using "expert" help. Analyze which alternative might work best given the specific problem and your particular environment.
Select the best (most workable) alternative.
Develop a plan for implementation and action.
Implement the plan.
Follow up to see how the decision worked out and to evaluate its effectiveness in solving the problem.