Making Decisions

How do we define decision?

• To force by overpowering influence or persuasion

• The act of making up one’s mind

• A strategy by which someone convinces someone to do, think, or say something

• A power indirectly affecting a person or an action

How do we define influence?

• To force by overpowering influence or persuasion

• The act of making up one’s mind

• A strategy by which someone convinces someone to do, think, or say something

• A power indirectly affecting a person or an action

How do we define pressure?

• To force by overpowering influence or persuasion

• The act of making up one’s mind

• A strategy by which someone convinces someone to do, think, or say something

• A power indirectly affecting a person or an action

How do we define persuasive tactics?

• To force by overpowering influence or persuasion

• The act of making up one’s mind

• A strategy by which someone convinces someone to do, think, or say something

• A power indirectly affecting a person or an action

What is the FIRST C in the decision making process?

• Consider

• Choose

• Clarify

What is the SECOND C in the decision making process?

• Consider

• Choose

• Clarify

What is the THIRD C in the decision making process?

• Consider

• Choose

• Clarify

What does it mean to clarify?

• Think about the best alternative for you and take the necessary action. Reflect on your choice to ensure it was right for you.

• Think about the decision you need to make

• Think about the possible alternatives and the consequences of choosing each alternative; collect more information as needed

What does it mean to consider?

• Think about the best alternative for you and take the necessary action. Reflect on your choice to ensure it was right for you.

• Think about the decision you need to make

• Think about the possible alternatives and the consequences of choosing each alternative; collect more information as needed

What does it mean to choose?

• Think about the best alternative for you and take the necessary action. Reflect on your choice to ensure it was right for you.

• Think about the decision you need to make

• Think about the possible alternatives and the consequences of choosing each alternative; collect more information as needed