Decision Making

• Decision Making


  The process of making choices by identifying a decision, gathering information, and assessing alternative resolutions
• Six Steps in Decision-Making (D.E.C.I.D.E)

  1. Determine the Problem

  2. Explore the alternatives

  3. Consider the consequences

  4. Identify your values

  5. Decide

  6. Evaluate
• Communication


  • The verbal and nonverbal sharing of ideas, information and feelings
• Active Listening


  • Displaying interest in what you want to hear and understand others' point of view
• Resolution


  • If the solution is not possible, immediate resolution on the problem must be applied
• Do not reject other's opinion


  Opinion may sometimes help an individual to think of the right solution
• Seeking help


  • Do not hesitate to seek help from relative and friends. They will provide support in many ways.
• Negotiation


  • One of the most difficult things to learn. Your position does not give you more rights than the others in the family.