NAVIGATINGDECISION

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1. AFTER LOGGING IN

Decision Lens Homepage

Task based actions

List of available Portfolios

DLU educational content

User submissions for potential Alternatives

Decision Lens news feed

Quick links for specific sections

Entering a Portfolio

Click Open next to the Portfolio name that you wish to enterClick Open next to the Portfolio name that you wish to enter

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Portfolio Overview Page After opening a portfolio, you land on the Portfolio Overview Page, from here click on the page within the section of Decision Lens you wish to enter. Here we Selected “Define: Criteria”

After opening a portfolio, you land on the Portfolio Overview Page, from here click on the page within the section of Decision Lens you wish to enter. Here we Selected “Define: Criteria”

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Define: Criteria- Brainstorm

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Type Brainstormed ideas into the space provided and click This feature may be used as a whiteboard for the facilitator while also allowing for remote collaboration by participants

Type Brainstormed ideas into the space provided and click This feature may be used as a whiteboard for the facilitator while also allowing for remote collaboration by participants

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Define: Criteria - Cluster

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Note: You can move criteria around different levels by dragging and dropping into the Decision Goal for a higher level criteria or dropping into the highest level to create sub factors.Note: You can move criteria around different levels by dragging and dropping into the Decision Goal for a higher level criteria or dropping into the highest level to create sub factors.

Cluster like concepts into broader categories. Drag and drop from the Brainstorm Criteria pane to the main screen

Cluster like concepts into broader categories. Drag and drop from the Brainstorm Criteria pane to the main screen

In this example, Traffic volume, Truck volume, Insufficient Capacity, and Construction Material are clustered under the parent Site Characteristics

In this example, Traffic volume, Truck volume, Insufficient Capacity, and Construction Material are clustered under the parent Site Characteristics

To Add Peer or Add Child to a Criterion, click To Add Peer or Add Child to a Criterion, click 1 2

Define: Criteria – Adding Definitions

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Select the criterion you want to define, click on the to enter the definition

Select the criterion you want to define, click on the to enter the definition

Define the criterion in the box using specific terminology and explanatory adjectives. Click SAVE

Define the criterion in the box using specific terminology and explanatory adjectives. Click SAVE

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Define Decision: Build Rating Scales

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Identify Alternatives

Identify Criteria

Identify Participants

Build Ratings Scales

Define

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Option 1: Enter an absolute number

Developing a numeric rating scale Numeric rating scales capture numbers Only 2 values are required on your scale, but additional

points may be entered Points in between defined values are calculated on a

straight line – a value of $100 gets a rating of 0.7 in this example

Option 1: Enter an absolute number (cont.)

Entering ratings using a numeric rating scale Data can be imported or directly entered by participants Values outside the listed range are allowed.

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Option 2: Select from a range of numbers

Developing a verbal scale for a range of numbers Useful if a specific number value isn’t available or when there is

some uncertainty around the actual value

Option 3: Select from multiple descriptive titles

Developing a verbal scale using descriptive titles

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Build Rating Scales

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There are options available for building Rating Scales

Option 1: Select from the Blueprints Pane Modify the scale(s) to better fit the criterion

Option 2: Copy from existing scales Edit the scales(s) to better fit the criterion

Option 1: Select from Blueprints Pane

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The Decision Blueprints pane provides Sample Scales that may be used. Mouse over the Sample Scales while holding down the Ctrl key to see a quick view and see if they can be applied to rate the criterion

The Decision Blueprints pane provides Sample Scales that may be used. Mouse over the Sample Scales while holding down the Ctrl key to see a quick view and see if they can be applied to rate the criterion

Click and drag the chosen scale to the main workspace or click APPLY. After the sample scale is applied to the Decision, it can be modified to better match the criterion

Click and drag the chosen scale to the main workspace or click APPLY. After the sample scale is applied to the Decision, it can be modified to better match the criterion

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Option 2: Copy from previously built scales

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Select a scale from the drop-down list to copy a previously built scale, click APPLY, then edit accordinglySelect a scale from the drop-down list to copy a previously built scale, click APPLY, then edit accordingly1

Define Ratings

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Click Show Rating Definitions to generate a pop-up window in which to define the scaleClick Show Rating Definitions to generate a pop-up window in which to define the scale

Highlight the criterion for which you want to define a scaleHighlight the criterion for which you want to define a scale1 2

Define the chosen criteria in the scale and click Hide Rating Definitions to close the windowsDefine the chosen criteria in the scale and click Hide Rating Definitions to close the windows3

Define Decision: Identify Alternatives

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Identify Alternatives

Identify Criteria

Identify Participants

Build Ratings Scales

• Projects• Candidates• Vendors

• Projects• Candidates• Vendors

Define

Alternatives: Adding Alternatives

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To create or add alternatives, click Define and AlternativesTo create or add alternatives, click Define and Alternatives1 Type in the Alternative Name,

press Enter or ESC to cancel Type in the Alternative Name, press Enter or ESC to cancel

3To Add Alternatives, click To Add Alternatives, click 2

Alternatives: Deleting and Re-ordering

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To re-order alternatives, re-type the new number of the alternative in the space provided next to the alternative and press ENTER

To re-order alternatives, re-type the new number of the alternative in the space provided next to the alternative and press ENTER

2To delete an alternative, click the next to the right of the alternative nameTo delete an alternative, click the next to the right of the alternative name1

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Alternative Categories

Users can create Alternatives groups and categories that can be then be assigned to each of the alternatives within the decision

Add meta data to classify and organize the alternative list

Alternative Categories can be filtered for display and analysis.

Each Alternative “Group” will have multiple “Categories” which are used to further assign specific attributes to the alternatives

Alternative Groups (Sample)

Alternative Categories (Sample)

Project LifecyclePlanning, Design, Development, Implementation, Operational

GeographyNorth America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa

Business Function

Procurement, Operations, Product, Marketing, Sales, Client Services

Market Sector

Consumer Goods, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial Goods, Services, Technology

Product Lifecycle Introduction, Early Growth, Late Growth, Maturity, Decline

Creating Alternative Groups

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In the Define tab under Alternatives, click on the Add Group button. This will insert a new column in the sheet, and you can name the group

In the Define tab under Alternatives, click on the Add Group button. This will insert a new column in the sheet, and you can name the group

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Note: Once the group is created you can double click the name to edit the name or click on the X to delete the group. To add another group, repeat the same steps

Note: Once the group is created you can double click the name to edit the name or click on the X to delete the group. To add another group, repeat the same steps

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Entering Alternative Categories within a Group

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Mouse over the Alternative Group that you want to manage categories under and click the pencil icon. This will open the Manage Categories dialog box

Mouse over the Alternative Group that you want to manage categories under and click the pencil icon. This will open the Manage Categories dialog box

1Type the Category Name into the dialog box and press enter or click the ADD button to append to the list. When finished adding categories, click the X to close the window

Type the Category Name into the dialog box and press enter or click the ADD button to append to the list. When finished adding categories, click the X to close the window

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Note: To modify existing categories within a group, click on the pencil icon in the header to reopen the Manage Categories dialog. Clicking on the document icon allows edit of the Category Name.

Note: To modify existing categories within a group, click on the pencil icon in the header to reopen the Manage Categories dialog. Clicking on the document icon allows edit of the Category Name.

Assigning Alternative Categories

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Click in a column that has a Category & Alternative Group defined. Use the drop down box to select the appropriate category. When a category is selected it will change from Categorized to the selected display name, e.g. Recondition, Repair, Replacement

Click in a column that has a Category & Alternative Group defined. Use the drop down box to select the appropriate category. When a category is selected it will change from Categorized to the selected display name, e.g. Recondition, Repair, Replacement

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Assigning Alternative Categories cont.

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To assign multiple alternatives to the same category, hold down the SHIFT or CTRL buttons and click on the alternatives you want to select

To assign multiple alternatives to the same category, hold down the SHIFT or CTRL buttons and click on the alternatives you want to select

1When multiple rows are selected a banner at the top of the screen will appear and you can use the drop down to select the appropriate category assignment

When multiple rows are selected a banner at the top of the screen will appear and you can use the drop down to select the appropriate category assignment

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Define Decision: Identify Participants

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Identify Alternatives

Identify Criteria

Identify Participants

Build Ratings Scales

Define

Adding Participants

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Click on the Add Participant button to manage decision participants. This will open the Add User to Decision box

Click on the Add Participant button to manage decision participants. This will open the Add User to Decision box

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Select the new participants, click on either ADD to quickly add or click on ADD & CLOSE to add and close the dialog

Select the new participants, click on either ADD to quickly add or click on ADD & CLOSE to add and close the dialog

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Adding Participants, cont.

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Once participants have been added, their roles can be changed from the drop-down menu

Once participants have been added, their roles can be changed from the drop-down menu

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To Remove a participant, click the X to the left of the user nameTo Remove a participant, click the X to the left of the user name

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Participant Groups

Participant Groups can be used to organize the individuals that are participating in the decision process for a given model.

Participant Groups can be created like “tags” to be able assign an attribute for a given model participant.

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Creating Participant Groups

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In the Define tab, under Participants, click on the Manage Groups button in the right More dropdown to manage the overall list of groups

In the Define tab, under Participants, click on the Manage Groups button in the right More dropdown to manage the overall list of groups

1Clicking on Manage Groups will bring up the Manage Groups Dialog. To add a new group to the Participant Group list, click the Add Group button

Clicking on Manage Groups will bring up the Manage Groups Dialog. To add a new group to the Participant Group list, click the Add Group button

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Creating Participant Groups cont.

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Enter the desired name of the Participant Group you would like to create Enter the desired name of the Participant Group you would like to create 1

Once a group is created you can double click the name to edit the name or click on the X to delete a group

Once a group is created you can double click the name to edit the name or click on the X to delete a group

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Note: To add another group, repeat the same steps Note: To add another group, repeat the same steps

Current count of members in specific groupCurrent count of members in specific group

Editing Participant Groups

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Click on the X on any of the specific assigned Participant Groups to delete the Group assignment

Click on the X on any of the specific assigned Participant Groups to delete the Group assignment

1Hover next to the group name and pencil icon will appear to Edit the Manage Groups dialog to assign, delete, and create new Groups

Hover next to the group name and pencil icon will appear to Edit the Manage Groups dialog to assign, delete, and create new Groups

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Note: For decision participants who have not been assigned to groups, the Add Group button will display to be able to assign participants to groups.

Note: For decision participants who have not been assigned to groups, the Add Group button will display to be able to assign participants to groups.

Assigning Individuals to Participant Groups

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Click the blue Add Group button next to the Participant you want to assign. The Manage Groups window will display all of the existing Participant Groups previously created

Click the blue Add Group button next to the Participant you want to assign. The Manage Groups window will display all of the existing Participant Groups previously created

1To assign the Participant to one or more of the existing Groups, check the checkbox next to each respective Group Name and click SAVE

To assign the Participant to one or more of the existing Groups, check the checkbox next to each respective Group Name and click SAVE

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Note: You are also able to create new Groups when assigning an individual Participant by clicking the Add Group button

Note: You are also able to create new Groups when assigning an individual Participant by clicking the Add Group button

Multi-Select Assigning Individuals to Participant Groups

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To Assign multiple participants Groups, highlight the appropriate participant names and the Participant Edit Panel will appear on the Right.

To Assign multiple participants Groups, highlight the appropriate participant names and the Participant Edit Panel will appear on the Right. 1

With the Participant Edit Panel open can easily check the box(es) you want the list of participants to be assigned. Then click Apply to Save any changes.

With the Participant Edit Panel open can easily check the box(es) you want the list of participants to be assigned. Then click Apply to Save any changes.2

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Prioritizing Participants

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In the Define tab, under Participants, click on the More dropdown and select Manage Priorities to manage each participant’s weightings

In the Define tab, under Participants, click on the More dropdown and select Manage Priorities to manage each participant’s weightings

1For each participant, drag out their bars and lock or enter in their voting weight. Rest Priorities by clicking Reset Priorities. Lastly, press Save to save any changes made.

For each participant, drag out their bars and lock or enter in their voting weight. Rest Priorities by clicking Reset Priorities. Lastly, press Save to save any changes made.

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2. COLLECT

Collect Insights, Perspectives and Data: Priorities

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ResourcesPriorities Costs &

ConstraintsRatings

Collect

Establish Priorities Process

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Access the pairwise comparison by clicking Tab 2 Collect then PrioritiesAccess the pairwise comparison by clicking Tab 2 Collect then Priorities1 Participants in the Meeting will be

listed in bold on the left paneParticipants in the Meeting will be listed in bold on the left pane2

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Establish Priorities - Entering Judgments

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Each participant makes judgments by clicking the cell they choose, or voting using their assigned keypad

Each participant makes judgments by clicking the cell they choose, or voting using their assigned keypad

2Participants will make judgments on pairs of criteria by answering two questions: As it relates to this Decision Goal, 1. Which criterion is more important. 2. Evaluate how much more important

Participants will make judgments on pairs of criteria by answering two questions: As it relates to this Decision Goal, 1. Which criterion is more important. 2. Evaluate how much more important

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Establish Priorities - Entering Judgments cont.

Explain voting scale on the first vote; ask voters to: Click a 1: the criteria are equally important

Click a 5: Criteria A is strongly (5x) more important than B

Click Switch: Criteria B is strongly (5x) more important than A

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To show remaining pairwise comparisons click To show remaining pairwise comparisons click

Establish Priorities – Views and Navigation

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2To view the Criteria Definitions click To view the Criteria Definitions click 1

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The Navigation will now show all the comparisons at the bottom of the screen and you have the option to select the comparison you wish to vote onThe Navigation will now show all the comparisons at the bottom of the screen and you have the option to select the comparison you wish to vote on1

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Click to show the Tree View icon, which displays the criteria framework. Paired comparisons are done at each level in the treeClick to show the Tree View icon, which displays the criteria framework. Paired comparisons are done at each level in the tree1

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The Fullscreen feature expands the screen. Click to activate and deactivate the featureThe Fullscreen feature expands the screen. Click to activate and deactivate the feature1

Show/Hide Judgments (Votes)

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The facilitator has the option to Show or Hide votes and lock this viewThe facilitator has the option to Show or Hide votes and lock this view1

Select the option to Show vote direction which indicates the direction voters placed their judgments

Select the option to Show vote direction which indicates the direction voters placed their judgments

Show Judgments (Votes)

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Show judgments to presenter allows the presenter to view votes as they are entered. Show judgments to participants allows for the presenter and all model participants to view votes

Show judgments to presenter allows the presenter to view votes as they are entered. Show judgments to participants allows for the presenter and all model participants to view votes

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Note: The screen displays which participants have votedNote: The screen displays which participants have voted

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Another way to change a vote is to simply click on a new cell. This will change the vote to the new number

Another way to change a vote is to simply click on a new cell. This will change the vote to the new number

Delete Judgments (Votes)

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If a wrong vote was entered, the vote can be deleted by right clicking on the mouse and selecting Delete Vote

If a wrong vote was entered, the vote can be deleted by right clicking on the mouse and selecting Delete Vote

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The solution will take you to the comparison. Clear out the text box by pressing when finished with the search

The solution will take you to the comparison. Clear out the text box by pressing when finished with the search

Quick Search Feature

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Use the Quick Search feature to search for a particular comparison by typing the name in the box and pressing ENTER

Use the Quick Search feature to search for a particular comparison by typing the name in the box and pressing ENTER

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Establish Priorities – Enhanced Filtering

Within the Control Panel, there are capabilities to filter by participants or by Participant Groups. Filter settings persist

across screens for consistency

Filter Control Panel can be closed to maximize viewable work area

Filter ribbons show on screen what filters are in place and allow for one click reset (Priority Screen)

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Establish Priorities – Control Panel

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Note: Criteria Participant settings impact overall calculationsNote: Criteria Participant settings impact overall calculations

To add filters open the Control PanelTo add filters open the Control Panel

You can select all participants by clicking in the dial next to ALL or you can select individual participants by clicking in the dial next to their name. The selected participants will appear on the voting screen

You can select all participants by clicking in the dial next to ALL or you can select individual participants by clicking in the dial next to their name. The selected participants will appear on the voting screen

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Establish Priorities – Filter Ribbon

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The Filter Ribbon in the Priority Graph shows what filter has been appliedThe Filter Ribbon in the Priority Graph shows what filter has been applied

1 Closing the filter with the X, will remove all filtersClosing the filter with the X, will remove all filters2

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Pairwise Priority Graph

The priority or weight of a parent criterion is determined by its relationship to the other parent criteria

If a criterion has children, the weight of the parent does not change when we complete Pairwise at the child level

Priority Graph

INCONSISTENCYALIGNMENT

Understanding the Priority Graph

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Click Sort Ascending or Descending to change the order of the graph. Note that you will see the weights for the comparison set that you have just completed

Click Sort Ascending or Descending to change the order of the graph. Note that you will see the weights for the comparison set that you have just completed

Click either the Global or Local Priorities radio button to change how the weights are shown in the tree view. Global shows overall weights of sub factors. Local shows how sub factors are distributed within that node only

Click either the Global or Local Priorities radio button to change how the weights are shown in the tree view. Global shows overall weights of sub factors. Local shows how sub factors are distributed within that node only

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Inconsistency and Alignment

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Total Inconsistency measures the logical coherence of the group’s set of judgments. Click to View will open the Inconsistency View

Total Inconsistency measures the logical coherence of the group’s set of judgments. Click to View will open the Inconsistency View

Alignment is an index shown as a percentage to indicate how much consensus there were around judgments

Alignment is an index shown as a percentage to indicate how much consensus there were around judgments

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Inconsistency and Alignment

Alignment measures the relative difference between group votes and individual votes on pairwise comparisons

Maximum alignment is 100%. Is this desirable?

Minimum alignment is 0%. What might this suggest?

Ideally, alignment ranges from 40% to 80%

Inconsistent comparisons are presented and the top 3 are the ones with the most inconsistency.

The acceptable threshold of inconsistency is .10. This may require changing one or more judgments. If the Inconsistency is fairly close to zero, no action is necessary.

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Inconsistency Analysis Window

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Decision Lens will display the top three Pairwise comparisons that are contributing the most to the inconsistency ratings resulting from the most recent voting. For these comparisons, the system will show the effect on inconsistency if it is resolved through re-voting on that specific comparison

Decision Lens will display the top three Pairwise comparisons that are contributing the most to the inconsistency ratings resulting from the most recent voting. For these comparisons, the system will show the effect on inconsistency if it is resolved through re-voting on that specific comparison

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Inconsistency and Alignment

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Feature Definition Use Helpful Hint

Inconsistency

The consistency of the judgments is tracked using the rigorous math analytics behind the AHP to validate the decision process.

If the group’s (not an individual’s) inconsistency is more than .10, certain pairwise comparisons should be revisited to ensure that logical integrity is kept

Individual’s inconsistency will always be higher than the groups. Groups are known to be more accurate and consistent.

Having good consistency does not mean you are closer to the “right answer” in the decision

Alignment

The final priorities in the Priority Graph tell you the mix of values for the group; the Alignment Index score tells you how close that Priority Graph was for all the individuals as compared to the group average.

The largest score in the Alignment Index is 100, indicating that the final weighted priorities for each individual came out exactly the same as the final weighted priorities for the group.There is no action regardless of the Alignment number.

The Alignment at the group level describes the percentage of the time the group voted in a similar manner.

The Alignment percentage at the individual shows how often they voted with the group

Collect Insights, Perspectives and Data: Ratings

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Priorities Ratings

Collect

Group Ratings

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Navigate to the Collect tab and RatingsNavigate to the Collect tab and Ratings1Participants vote by clicking the appropriate cell, by using their keypad, or dragging their name to the appropriate cell from the list

Participants vote by clicking the appropriate cell, by using their keypad, or dragging their name to the appropriate cell from the list

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Group Ratings cont.

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Click NEXT or NEXT SET to move to the next criteria for the same alternative

Click NEXT or NEXT SET to move to the next criteria for the same alternative

1Use the Quick Search box to search for a particular alternative to vote on. Clear the box after using it by pressing on

Use the Quick Search box to search for a particular alternative to vote on. Clear the box after using it by pressing on

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Quick SearchQuick Search

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Different Views

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Note: The current view is List View, which is the default view.Note: The current view is List View, which is the default view.

The List and Grid Views allow for different ways to view the voting screenThe List and Grid Views allow for different ways to view the voting screen1

Grid View

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The Grid View lists the votes with checkmarks for an easy view of who has or has not votedThe Grid View lists the votes with checkmarks for an easy view of who has or has not voted1

Group Ratings cont.

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The SCORESHEET will open the current scoresheet for review The SCORESHEET will open the current scoresheet for review

Use the GROUP COMMENTS box to enter optional textual commentsUse the GROUP COMMENTS box to enter optional textual comments1 2

Entering Comments

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Make selections from the Intensity and Category drop-down menusMake selections from the Intensity and Category drop-down menus

Type text detailing comment. Click SUBMIT to enter commentType text detailing comment. Click SUBMIT to enter comment

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The User drop-down lists all the comments for each participant in the model or for the entire groupThe User drop-down lists all the comments for each participant in the model or for the entire group2

Saved comments will appear here.Saved comments will appear here.

For each rating, you may enter comments to record discussion and support/dissent for each rating

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Ratings ScoreSheet

The ScoreSheet can be easily accessed at any time during or after the voting process

Views and Navigation

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The Navigation Bar at the bottom of the screen shows the different tile sets of alternatives

You have the option to select the alternative you wish to rateYou have the option to select the alternative you wish to rate

Views and Navigation

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2To access the navigation, click on This will activate the navigation screen

To access the navigation, click on This will activate the navigation screen

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Add/Delete Group Ratings – Facilitator Techniques

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A facilitator can add participants’ votes by selecting the voter from the Rating Participants list on the left and dragging the voter’s name to the rating on the right

A facilitator can add participants’ votes by selecting the voter from the Rating Participants list on the left and dragging the voter’s name to the rating on the right

1Conversely, to delete the vote, the name of the voter can be dragged back to the Rating Participant list on the left from the rating on the right

Conversely, to delete the vote, the name of the voter can be dragged back to the Rating Participant list on the left from the rating on the right

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Show/Hide Ratings

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During a voting session, the facilitator has the option to Show or Hide votes and lock this viewDuring a voting session, the facilitator has the option to Show or Hide votes and lock this view1

To lock view, slide the When locking view, after clicking Next, the following screen will appear the same as the view you have enabled

To lock view, slide the When locking view, after clicking Next, the following screen will appear the same as the view you have enabled

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Note: The screen displays participants who have voted. Shading indicates No vote entered

Note: The screen displays participants who have voted. Shading indicates No vote entered

Show ratings to presenter allows the presenter to view votes as they are entered. Show ratings to everyone allows for the presenter and all model participants to view votes

Show ratings to presenter allows the presenter to view votes as they are entered. Show ratings to everyone allows for the presenter and all model participants to view votes

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Once you drag the icon to show ratings to everyone, all screens (including those remotely will see the votes

Once you drag the icon to show ratings to everyone, all screens (including those remotely will see the votes

Hide Ratings for Everyone

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Ratings Assignments – Presenters View

Unassigned Participants will be displayed but not able to set ratings

Unassigned Participants will be displayed but not able to set ratings

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3. OPTIMIZE

Optimize Results: Sensitivity Analysis

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ResourcesSensitivityAnalysis

Visualize

Optimize

Trade OffAnalysis

Allocate

Sensitivity Analysis is designed to let you test “what if” scenarios to see how changing the priorities of criteria impact the scores of alternatives.

Portrayed graphically, sensitivity analysis is valuable for testing the impact of changing priorities on alternative business decision choices.

Sensitivity Analysis

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Click the Optimize Tab and Sensitivity AnalysisClick the Optimize Tab and Sensitivity Analysis

Drag out any priority or change multiple priorities by using the dials to see how the alternative ranking changes real time

Drag out any priority or change multiple priorities by using the dials to see how the alternative ranking changes real time

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Sensitivity Analysis cont.

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In the list of Alternatives, the top alternative, Region 1 Interstate 88, has the highest value score from the completed sensitivity analysis based on all the voting

In the list of Alternatives, the top alternative, Region 1 Interstate 88, has the highest value score from the completed sensitivity analysis based on all the voting

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Click either Global or Local Priorities radio button to change how the weights are shown in the tree view. Global shows overall weights of sub factors. Local shows how sub factors are distributed within that node only

Click either Global or Local Priorities radio button to change how the weights are shown in the tree view. Global shows overall weights of sub factors. Local shows how sub factors are distributed within that node only

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Sensitivity Analysis: Filtering

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Control Panel includes full set of filtering capabilities: Criteria Tree Criteria Participants (inputs for Criteria) Ratings Participants (inputs for Ratings) Alternative Categories

Criteria and Ratings Participants input settings impact calculations

Criteria Tree and Alternative Categories only filter views without any calculation/data input changes

Sensitivity Analysis: Filtering

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Access Filters through the Controls Screen. Click on the Arrow icon to open/close the menuAccess Filters through the Controls Screen. Click on the Arrow icon to open/close the menu1

Sensitivity Analysis: Custom Priority Set

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Drag out any priority or change multiple priorities by using the dials to see how the alternative ranking changes real time

Drag out any priority or change multiple priorities by using the dials to see how the alternative ranking changes real time

Click Save New to save as a custom priority set under Controls – Criteria Participants. **Note the Change column which shows you how alternatives shift up or down the list.**

Click Save New to save as a custom priority set under Controls – Criteria Participants. **Note the Change column which shows you how alternatives shift up or down the list.**

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Optimize Results: Trade Off Analysis

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ResourcesSensitivityAnalysis

Visualize

Optimize

Trade OffAnalysis

Allocate

Compare any desired subset of alternatives against each other using any desired subset of criteria, to see how well they perform.

To help inform possible trade-offs within the prioritization exercise, the analysis can be used to understand what is being gained or given up when comparing or choosing one alternative over another.

Note: The chart shows the score for each criteria, determined by the individual criterion weight (for the chosen priority set) multiplied by the group average input for that criterion's rating scale

Note: The chart shows the score for each criteria, determined by the individual criterion weight (for the chosen priority set) multiplied by the group average input for that criterion's rating scale

Trade Off Analysis

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Click the Optimize tab and Trade Off AnalysisClick the Optimize tab and Trade Off Analysis1 Select all the criteria and alternatives

you wish to show in the analysisSelect all the criteria and alternatives you wish to show in the analysis2

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Points from different alternatives that are in close proximity (clustered) to each other along a given axis have comparable performance with respect to that criterion and thus is not a primary differentiating criterion for that set of alternatives

Points from different alternatives that are in close proximity (clustered) to each other along a given axis have comparable performance with respect to that criterion and thus is not a primary differentiating criterion for that set of alternatives

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Points from different alternatives that are separated (dispersed) along a given criterion axis have differentiated performance with respect to that criterion and highlights which alternatives outperform the others (further from center is better)

Points from different alternatives that are separated (dispersed) along a given criterion axis have differentiated performance with respect to that criterion and highlights which alternatives outperform the others (further from center is better)

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Optimize Results: Allocate

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ResourcesSensitivityAnalysis

Allocate/Visualize

Trade Off Analysis

Optimize

What’s In/ What’s OutWhat’s In/ What’s Out Value Return on InvestmentValue Return on Investment

Bubble ChartBubble Chart

Pareto Table Pareto Table

VisualizeAllocate

Allocate Introduction

The Allocate tab enables decision owners to set up and manipulate different scenarios for allocating resources across alternatives.

Resources may be allocated across multiple time periods and multiple pools as required.

Allocate has two screens 1) Inputs and 2) Outputs

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Allocate: Inputs and Outputs

INPUTS OUTPUTS

Define Resource PoolsDefine Alternative Costs Define Alternative DependenciesDefine Funding Constraints

View and Determine funding decisionsView and adjust sequencing

Identify BottlenecksIdentify Portfolio Value

Request Algorithmic Assistance

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Allocate: Input Screen

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Add Alternative Costs for single and multi-year scenarios

Add Alternative Costs for single and multi-year scenarios

The Input screen allows you to define scenario baselines for resource supply and demand

The Input screen allows you to define scenario baselines for resource supply and demand

Editable Pool NameClick to enter in

resources for a given pool and time period

Add multiple pools by clicking ADD POOL button

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Allocate: Input Screen – Resource Pools & Funding Alternatives

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Allocate: Output Screen

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Output screen provides a canvas to visualize funded portfolios based on data from the Input screenOutput screen provides a canvas to visualize funded portfolios based on data from the Input screen

Use Control Panel to filter

Identify bottlenecks

View live Portfolio Score

Request algorithmic assistance from the optimizer only if desired

View and adjust timeline sequencing

with Gantt bars

Move back to Inputs screen to make edits

to data

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Optimize Results: Visualize

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ResourcesSensitivityAnalysis

Allocate/Visualize

Trade Off Analysis

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What’s In/ What’s OutWhat’s In/ What’s Out Value Return on InvestmentValue Return on Investment

Bubble ChartBubble Chart

Pareto Table Pareto Table

VisualizeAllocate

Visualize Introduction

The Visualize tab offers several ways of visualizing complex data sets in order to better understand the information and to more effectively analyze data for discovery (e.g. to identify relationships, trends, outliers, patterns, and business conditions).

Each of the visualizations focus on a different aspect of the decision process. All of the data visualizations include view options and can display custom priority sets and allocation scenarios.

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The What's In / What's Out visualization provides a table view of your alternatives list based on the chosen Scenario

The What's In / What's Out visualization provides a table view of your alternatives list based on the chosen Scenario

Views: What’s In / What’s Out

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1The visualization lists which alternatives received Full, Partial, or No funding based on the best mix of alternatives in order to maximize the portfolio value score

The visualization lists which alternatives received Full, Partial, or No funding based on the best mix of alternatives in order to maximize the portfolio value score

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Funding Results Names, Value, Descriptions

Funded Projects with the highest value per dollar spent , get completely funded

Partially Funded Projects with a high value and high cost will only get partially funded

Not Funded Low value / highest cost projects will not get funded

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The “0” indicates the Base Budget amount. Evaluate the portfolio value change as resources increase or decrease. Customize table columns by changing Increment Value.

The “0” indicates the Base Budget amount. Evaluate the portfolio value change as resources increase or decrease. Customize table columns by changing Increment Value.

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1The percentage (%) indicates amount funded based on a given funding level. Color intensity indicates funding level. Dark colors mean a reduction to no funding

The percentage (%) indicates amount funded based on a given funding level. Color intensity indicates funding level. Dark colors mean a reduction to no funding

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Note: To the right simulates an increase in budget and to the left indicates a decrease in the budget

Note: To the right simulates an increase in budget and to the left indicates a decrease in the budget

The Pareto Chart plots the summary information from the Pareto Table using a line graph. Evaluate the portfolio value change as resources increase or decrease. Customize Budget increment by changing Increment %

The Pareto Chart plots the summary information from the Pareto Table using a line graph. Evaluate the portfolio value change as resources increase or decrease. Customize Budget increment by changing Increment %

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1 Mouse over the data points to view the total Portfolio Value and budget available. Mouse over the data points to view the total Portfolio Value and budget available.

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The Green bar shows the “expected value” returned for completing the alternativeThe Green bar shows the “expected value” returned for completing the alternative1

The Red bar is the cost in resource, the Full dots show the funded projects, the Gray dot show the unfunded projects

The Red bar is the cost in resource, the Full dots show the funded projects, the Gray dot show the unfunded projects

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The Trend line shows the marginal decrease in returns.

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The Bubble Chart is a flexible visualization displaying an X Axis, Y Axis and Bubble Size. Each of these components can be changed by clicking the drop down arrows in Chart Settings

The Bubble Chart is a flexible visualization displaying an X Axis, Y Axis and Bubble Size. Each of these components can be changed by clicking the drop down arrows in Chart Settings

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In the example below, Bubble Size is the alternative VROL Index, the X Axis displays the alternative Value and Y Axis displays the alternative Cost

In the example below, Bubble Size is the alternative VROL Index, the X Axis displays the alternative Value and Y Axis displays the alternative Cost

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Note: The gradation in colored circles indicates the level of recommended funding.

Note: The gradation in colored circles indicates the level of recommended funding.

View Alternatives on an interactive geographic map. Auto zoom to display locations, filter & color by alternative categories and by funding status

View Alternatives on an interactive geographic map. Auto zoom to display locations, filter & color by alternative categories and by funding status

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