Copy of D.E.C.I.D.E.

The FCCLA Decision

Making Model

SUMMARY

D - Define the problem

E - Examine alternatives

C - Consider how choices relate to goals

I - Identify acceptable choices

D - Decide on one choice

E - Evaluate results

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Step 6 - Evaluate Results

Reflect on the decision you made.

Was it the best choice considering all of the variables? If is wasn't the best choice, how can you make ajustments?

Step 2 - Examine Alternative Choices

List your possible alternatives.

This requires brainstorming with a little focus. Each alternative should be applicable to solving the problem. If an alternative is off the mark, throw it away.

Step 2 - Examine Alternatives

List possible alternatives to solve the problem

Step 5 - Decide On One Choice

Step 3 - Consider How Alternatives Relate to Goals

Choose the best choice.

How will you carry out this choice?

List results

(both positive and negative) for each alternative

Decision Making

Decision making is a step-by-step process.

Use the following steps anytime you have a difficult decision to make. Remember, it's up to YOU to D.E.C.I.D.E.

Step 4 -

Identify Acceptable

Choices

Step 1 - Define the Problem

State the decision to be made

-OR-

the problem to be solved

Chose the BEST alternative(s)

and

eliminate the others