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A Guide and FREE Template

Effective Decision-Making with the DARE Model

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What is the DARE Decision-Making Model?

    • The DARE Decision Making Model is a structured approach to decision-making framework

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    • The roles & responsibilites are: Deciders, Advisors, Recommenders, and Execution Stakeholders

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    • The process consists of four steps: Define, Assemble, Reflect, and Evaluate, which help decision-makers make informed decisions by providing a systematic and thorough approach

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    • The model minimizes the risk of misinterpretation or miscommunication and provides a framework for making well-informed decisions by taking into account all relevant information and considerations

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Deciders

Advisors

Recommenders

Execution stakeholders

    • They make the decisions

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    • The only ones with votes; in many cases, there is just one
    • They have a voice in the discussion

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    • Influence the decision, but can not delay the decision
    • They explore and identify the options

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    • Conduct analyses, explore alternatives, Offer multiple options with a perspective

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    • They carry out the decisions

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    • Implement the decision, must be informed, Ask clarifying questions or spot challenges

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Give more people a voice, but fewer people a vote.

Roles & Responsibilities

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Define

Assemble

Reflect

Evaluate

    • The problem or opportunity is clearly defined and the decision criteria are established.

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    • Data is gathered and analyzed to provide the necessary information to make an informed decision.

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    • The decision-maker reflects on the information and considers any biases or assumptions that may be affecting their perspectiv

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    • Options are evaluated against the established criteria, and
    • a final decision is made

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The Process