Decision Making Check Points

IMPORTANCE & URGENCY (Triggers)- WHY decision making is required? WHEN is the right time to make decision?
INFORMATION – Is sufficient and correct information AVAILABLE for making decision?
COMMUNICATION & COORDINATION – WHICH processes and stakeholders will be affected by the decision?
WHAT IF – What are the possible ALTERNATIVES and their expected outcomes? Which is BEST SUITED for current requirement?
OUTCOME – What is EXPECTED OUTCOME of implementing the decision?
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT – Is expected outcome is IN LINE WITH project objectives and strategic Goals? Is the decision making being done as per Governance Policy Framework?
EXECUTION PLAN – WHO will implement the decision and HOW it will be implemented?
RISKS & MITIGATION – What are RISKS of not getting desired outcome? How will they be monitored and MITIGATED?
MONITORING & REPORTING – How execution and outcome of the decision are COMMUNICATED to the decision maker and stakeholders?
REVIEW & CONTROL – WHEN AND HOW decision will be REVIEWED?