Melvin Hart Monday, February 25, 2013
The Vroom-Yetton-Jago Decision Model

Summary: * By analyzing the situation and evaluating the problem based on time, team buy-in, and decision quality, a conclusion about which style best fits the situation can be made. The model defines a very logical approach to which style to adopt and is useful for managers and leaders who are trying to balance the benefits of participative management with the need to make decisions effectively. But when in a group it is important to ask team members for specific information and once you have it, you make the decision.

* You need information from others to solve a problem. * The problem definition isn't clear. * Team members' buy-in to the decision is important. * You have enough time to manage a group decision.
An autocratic style is most efficient when: * You have more expertise on the subject than others. * You are confident about acting alone. * The team will accept your decision. * There is little time available.

The Kepner-Tregoe Matrix
The Kepner-Tregoe Matrix approach guides you through the process of setting objectives, exploring and prioritizing alternatives. The goal is not to make the perfect choice, or the choice that has no defects. So the decision maker must accept some risk. One reason why decision-making can be so problematic is that the most critical decisions tend to have to be made in the least amount of time. You feel