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What is a "good" decision?

Although "good" has ethical overtones, my assessment of whether a decision is good or not includes the following factors:

  • was the decision required to be made, specifically identified first?

  • were all the people who needed to be consulted about it, consulted before it was made?

  • were all the relevant facts and information considered when the decision was made?

  • were all irrelevant facts and information ignored when the decision was made?

  • were all the consequences considered when the decision was made?

  • were all the costs considered when the decision was made?

  • were all the alternatives considered when the decision was made?

  • did the decision include a provision for review at a set time?

  • were appropriate processes followed when making the decision?

  • is the decision consistent with your vision and values?

  • is it a real decision or just a failure to make a decision and accept the status quo?

  • was the decision made first and the justification obtained after ?
  • A decision is not "bad" simply because it turns out be a mistake, but could be bad if that decision was not properly made.

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