Decision Making

How to Make a Decision

Presented by:Gibson A. HolembaProvincial Works ManagerNew Ireland Province

The Preamble • Joel 3:14 “Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of

decision: for the day of the Lord is near in the valley of decision.”

• Many people in this world are confused in making the right decisions regarding their future. Decision Making is very important attribute each individual must posses.

• The life choices or decisions that we make each day determines the destiny of our life. Therefore, it is very vital when making important decisions that will impact our life in a big way.

Introduction • 2 Samuel 10:9 “When Joab saw that the front of the battle was

against him before and behind, he chose of all the choice men of Israel, and put them in array against the Syrians.”

• Problem: Enemies before and after him (Joab). • Alternative Solution: Group the army into Two (2) Groups. • Best Solution: Group 1 take Syrians and Group 2 attack

Ammonites. • Implement the Decision: Let the war begin. • Evaluate the Decision: A very good decision as the war is won. • Proverbs 10.1 “ A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son

is the heaviness of his mother.”• Proverbs 14:1 “Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the

foolish plucketh it down with her own hands.”

What is Decision Making?

• Is the action or process of making important decisions (Apple Dictionary)

• Decision is a conclusion or resolution reached after careful consideration.

• Decision Making is a Process and there is no short cuts. Follow the process and you will make a good decision with considering all options available.

• Decision making is the Choice that we make in each situations. In order for you to make a decision there must be a situation whether good or bad.

Who Makes the Decision?

• Decisions are made by Decision Makers. • Decision Makers are people who make decisions

and or appointed, mandated or assigned to a decision making positions.

• Decision Makers vary in different organizations. For Instance; • Public Institutions – Board of Governors/ Directors• Private Organizations – Board of Trusties • Government Organizations – Departmental Heads

• The system encourages workers' participation in corporate decision-making process.

When to Make the Decision?

• Decision is made when the Time is Right. • Exodus 14:13 “And Moses said unto the

people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which he will shew to you today: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen today, ye shall see them again no more forever.”

• Decision reached is the favorable result of all options considered in accordance with the set guidelines and regulations of the organization.

When to Make the Decision?

• Decision is made after carefully considering all options available at hand. The example is shown below;

How to Make the Decision?

How to Make the Decision?

• The Decision Maker must consult all avenues and follow guidelines when making decision.

• Decision must be based on Facts and Figures. There must be a justification for a decision reached.

• The decision made must be in accordance with the set Goals and Objectives of the organization. Decision must be in the best interest of the organization and not Self-interest.

How to Make the Decision?

Decision Making Model

Conclusion

1• Identifying opportunities & diagnosing

problems2 • Identifying Objectives3 • Generating Alternatives4 • Evaluating Alternatives5 • Reaching Decisions6 • Choosing Implementation Strategies 7 • Monitoring & Evaluating

Seven Steps in the Decision Making Process

Decision Making is a pathway to your

Future

Ephesians 5:15 “See then ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise.”