Decision Making/Action Plan Steps

Decision Making/Action Steps

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What kinds of decisions have you had to make lately? What kinds of problems have you had to solve? Sometimes its stressful...

Open Ended

What kinds of decisions that can affect your health have you had to make lately?

Open Ended

What kinds of problems have you had to solve?

Pay Attention!

You'll need to note the difference between 2 different things next!

ABCDEF = Decision Making Process

• A =Analyze the situation and set a goal

• B = Brainstorm options 

• C = Consider the consequences; both good and bad of each option (pros and cons) (+ and - )

• D = Decide.  Pick the best option.  Pick an option that is safe, fair, and would be okay with others. 

• E = Evaluate. Before you take action, explain why it is the best choice.  After you try an option, evaluate and explain how well your choice worked out. 

• F = Fix it or figure out another way.  Have a back-up plan or another option to try in case your first choice doesn’t work out

Focus Now!

ABCDEF = ACTION PLAN STEPS

• A =Analyze the situation and set a goal, create a neutral problem statement. 

• B = Brainstorm options

• C = Consider the consequences; both good and bad of each option 

• D = Decide. Pick the best option. Pick an option that is safe, fair, and would be okay with others. 

• E = Evaluate. Before you take action, explain why it is the best choice. After you try an option, evaluate and explain how well your choice worked out. 

• F = Fix it or figure out another way. Have a back-up plan or another option to try in case your first choice doesn’t work out.

Multiple Choice

Are the processes identical?

• Yes

• No

ALMOST!  Not exactly identical, but close!

What is the difference? A neutral problem statement! 

Example:  We see it differently...
I think ________________
and you think   _____________.

Multiple Select

What does neutral mean?

• in the middle

• not opinionated

• impartial

• unbiased

• inoffensive

A neutral problem statement sets it up so people can talk about a complex issue.

Multiple Choice

KT and ST were arguing over the game console,and the argument was dragging on. KT decided it was in her best interest to try to work it out. She started with a neutral problem statement. Which one would be a good example of a neutral problem statement?

• Look you give it to me now, and I will give you a turn later. 

• Look all we're doing is arguing. I'll listen to you if you listen to me. 

• Look we can't do this anymore. How about we just quit and go get some ice cream.

• Look, we see it differently.  You think you should have a turn now, but I think it is my turn.

Why do the Action Steps work?
They help you solve problems that are causing you stress.

Give it a try!

Let's review the steps!

Get ready to answer!

Multiple Select

"A" stands for (Check ALL that apply)

• Ask questions

• Analyze

• Set a goal

• Define the problem

• Announce

Multiple Choice

"D" is for

• decipher

• deliberate

• dictated

• decide

Multiple Choice

"E" is for

• End

• Evaluate

• Ensure

• Encourage

Multiple Choice

Neutral problem statements help get the conversation going when you want to solve a conflict, and help you feel less stressed. A good example of a neutral problem statement is:

• We see it diferently but you should consider my point of view.

• We see it differently.  You think we shouldn't wear a mask there, but I think we should.

• We are not that far apart on what we want to see happen. We both want to get this project built. 

• We see it differently. Let's do it your way.

ABCDEF for the win!

The Decision Making Process!

The Action Plan Steps!