Developing Decision Making Skills

Presented by:

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 decision am I putting off?• What am I gaining/losing?• What will be the benefits?• What can I do today?

Help for Indecision

• 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

• Pick a number• Make a needs list• Pros and cons list• Coin flip• Follow the crowd• Focus on the

result

LifeMatters® Resources

• 1-800-634-6433: The central intake line, available live around-the-clock

• mylifematters.com