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Decision Making Tool
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Pray
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Define the decision
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Spell it out in black and white, "I must choose…"
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Clarify your goals/objectives/criteria
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Make a broad statement of intent
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1"I want to maximize…"
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2"I want to minimize…"
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3"I want to preserve…"
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Deepen your goal/objective with additional detail (make it measurable)
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Prioritize your goals/objectives/criteria
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Identify the "must-haves"
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Prioritize the "want-to-haves" using a scale of 1 to 10 for weight
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Identify the alternatives
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1alternative one
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2alternative two
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3alternative three
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4alternative four
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5alternative five
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6alternative six
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7alternative seven
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8alternative eight
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9alternative nine
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10alternative ten
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Evaluate the alternatives
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If the alternative does not satisfy a "must-have" it is eliminated
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Evaluate the remaining alternatives against the want-to-have criteria
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Again using a 1 to 10 scale, judge how well each alternative satisfies the criteria
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Make preliminary choice
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Multiply the prioritization by the evaluation
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Total the column and identify the alternative with the highest weighted score
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Assess the risk of the preliminary choice
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What is the worst that can happen?
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How bad would it be on a scale of 1 to 100?
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What's the probability it will happen?
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Make final decision
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Test the decision
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Promise test - Do you believe that your prayer has been answered?
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Partner test - Identify two spiritually wise people and review this decision with them.
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Purpose test - Will your decision glorify God and fulfill His purpose in your life?
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Preference test - Share your desire with God and await confirmation.
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Peace test - Pray and picture yourself implementing the decision…how does it feel?
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