Decision-making, particularly on a leadership organizational level should not be a haphazard activity. There is too much resting on that decision. There are models, training, and tools to assist. Mindtools has created one such tool. The introductory section is included in the weekly reading, review it.

Complete the reading and watch this video, Decision-Making Techniques (02:30)

Apply this 7-Step decision-making model to a healthcare problem.

Include the following aspects in the assignment:

• Choose a real problem that is important to you and for which you need to make a decision. This should preferably be a healthcare-related organizational problem but can be another if needed
• In a simple Word document complete each of the 7 steps
  • Investigate the situation in detail.
  • Create a constructive environment.
  • Generate good alternatives.
  • Explore your options.
  • Select the best solution.
  • Evaluate your plan.
• Follow the clarifications for each of the steps in the training, watching the video first
• Feel free to try out any of the included tools for each section
• Make a decision for your problem and write it down
• Reflect on the use of the tool. Was it helpful? Would you use it again? Will you act on your decision?
• Cite any references used. As always proper sentence structure, grammar, and spelling are required and can cause point deduction. There is no copy and pastin g.