Was each of the steps of the model followed correctly? • How did the group come up with their conclusions (e.g. framing the decision, list of objectives etc.)? • Did we explain it in detail (e.g. was the way the process was applied by the group explained in each step)?
DIRECTIONS:
1. Before starting this process read and review the course readings:
• PrOACT Design
• Litemind Essential Guide to Creative Decision Making
• LifetoolsPrOACT Introduction
2. In order to apply the model correctly, complete the worksheet step by step.
Students should ask the following questions in examining the explanation sections of this worksheet:
• Was each of the steps of the model followed correctly?
• How did the group come up with their conclusions (e.g. framing the decision, list of objectives etc.)?
• Did we explain it in detail (e.g. was the way the process was applied by the group explained in each step)?
• Did we use course material and case study facts to explain the reasoning behind the conclusions the group drew? Additional research?
• Did we use in text citations to reference the material used to support the logic behind the conclusion?
• Did we look at the grading rubric?
3. Other information in addition to the directions associated with the project.
• Third person writing must be used. Do not use statements such as “the group, I, the team, or the case study” in writing explanations.
• Students are expected to treat the explanation sections of the worksheet similar to a college level research paper. The logic presented
in the worksheet may not be considered as common sense. All explanations must be supported with a source and facts from the case study.
• Use a cover page to include your name.
• Be sure to support the ideas, reasoning and conclusions put forth using the course readings, additional research and in text citations.
The case study facts do not require in text citations. List references at the end of the document.
• Turn in the Worksheet only into the Assignment Submission Folder.
Step One: Frame the Decision
Identify the Decision to be made by framing the decision. Framing the decision means discerning the reason or cause for a decision to be made
and what precisely needs to be decided. Identifying the correct decision to be made is a critical first step. It is important to review the
decision to make sure it is not being framed with bias or prejudice.
Review:
• LifetoolsPrOACT Lesson One
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Framing the Decision
Fill in here: Identify the decision to be made by the decision maker.
Framing the Decision: explanation of how the group applied the model to the case study
Fill in here: Explain how the group arrived at this framing of the decision. Go through the process covered in the LifetoolsPrOACT Lesson One
in discussing the triggers, constraints, possible biases, and how the group came to choose this formulation. Identify the ideas that were
discussed by the group and the reasons given by its members to finally choose the formulation listed above.
Be sure to include source material from the readings to support the ideas, reasoning and conclusions. Explain in detail the steps you took to
come up with the framing of the decision.
Step Two: Determining the Decision Objectives
The next step is to identify the DecisionObjectives. Objectives are the “wish list” of end results. If the decision maker could have anything
they wanted from the decision choice what would it be? Focus on tangible, quantitative, long and short-term goals or needs the choice would
provide the decision maker. For instance, if safety were a big concern of the decision maker, then safety as it relates to the decision to be
made should appear on the objectives list.
Stakeholders: In formulating objectives, it is important to look at everyone who has an investment in the decision. Who are the stakeholders in
this decision? What end results do they wish to see? Thinking through the objectives that need to be reached and the end results will allow
you to set priorities as you move through the PrOACT process.
Read and Review:
• LifetoolsPrOACT Lesson Two
• Advantages and Disadvantages to including Stakeholders in Decision Making.
• Roles of Stakeholders in Planning Process
Decision Objectives
Fill in here: Identify and list the objectives. There should be at least four from the case study and two that the facts imply. Go through the
process covered in the LifetoolsPrOACT Lesson Two. Objectives: explanation of how the group applied the model to the case study
Fill in here: Explain in detail how the group arrived at the list of objectives. Go through the process covered in the LifetoolsPrOACT Lesson
Two in discussing why these objectives were chosen and others not. Include any possible bias or influences that might have entered into the
choice of objectives by the decision maker as expressed in the group discussion. Identify the ideas that were discussed by the group and the
reasons given to finally choose the objectives listed above.
Potential Stakeholders
Fill in here: Identify and list all potential stakeholders. Review the articles to help you understand and come up with a list of potential
stakeholders.
Explanation of how the group applied the model to the case study
Fill in here: Identify and explain the relationship the stakeholders have to the decision to be made and what influence or bias they may have
with respect to the objectives desired from the decision choice. Identify the ideas that were discussed by the group and the reasons given to
finally choose the objectives listed above.
Explanation of how the group applied the model to the case study
Fill in here: Identify and explain the relationship the stakeholders have to the decision to be made and what influence or bias they may have
with respect to the objectives desired from the decision choice. Identify the ideas that were discussed by the group and the reasons given to
finally choose the objectives listed above.