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ELEMENT 8 Judgement and Decision Making

ELEMENT 8 Judgement and Decision Making. Defining Judgement Defining Decision Making Decision Making Methods. AIM & END STATE. Aim: To discuss and delve into the concept of Decision Making End state:

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ELEMENT 8 Judgement and Decision Making

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  1. ELEMENT 8Judgement and Decision Making Defining Judgement Defining Decision Making Decision Making Methods

  2. AIM & END STATE • Aim: • To discuss and delve into the concept of Decision Making • End state: • To have a greater understanding of some of the limitations to Decision Making and some methods of enhancing it • References: In the CRM Reference Manual 8.0

  3. JUDGEMENT • What is Decision Making? • Decision Making is a complex process consisting of evaluating alternatives and selecting a course of action • The process involves seeking information relevant to the decision at hand, estimating possibilities of various outcomes, attaching values to the anticipated outcomes and then deciding on a course of action. • Sanders and McCormack 1994 JUDGEMENT CHOICE 8.1

  4. JUDGEMENT • There are two key types of judgement: • Perceptual (Intuitive) • Decision based on perception of the environment • Good for simple, common decisions • Cognitive (Analytical) • Requires more analysis • Used in complex decisions • What are some examples of the two? 8.1.1

  5. JUDGEMENT • Hazardous Attitudes and Judgement • Anti-Authoritarian • Impulsiveness • Invulnerability • Exhibitionist • Resignation • What do these mean? 8.1.2

  6. BARRIERS • Judgement is the evaluation of options • The person doing the evaluation must have appropriate skills • Knowledge • Skills • Training. 8.1.2

  7. BARRIERS • Knowledge • Theory • Empirical Observation • OJE • Skills • Innate • Taught • Acquired • Training • Formal Theory • Formal Prac • OJT • Continuation Trg • Mentored Trg. 8.1.2

  8. DECISION MAKING • Some DM Concepts (with some aides memoire); • Cognitive Dissonance (Justifying bad decisions) • Consistency Theory (I am doing God’s work.) • Commitment (I’m a man of my word!) • Certainty Effect (Better the devil you know) • Choice Supported Bias (‘This is what I did before’) • Confirmation Bias (Justifying your decision) • Scarcity Principle (“I can’t have him therefore I must have him!) • Sunk-Cost Effect (“The share price should go up soon!”) 8.2.1

  9. DECISION MAKING • A hypothesis is an explanation between two or more variables • Hypotheses usually include a prediction of future events • Determining Cause is a means of testing a hypothesis • False Hypotheses are expectations derived from incorrect assumptions... 8.2.2

  10. DECISION MAKING • False Hypotheses can result from: • High Expectancy of Certain Circumstances • Diverted Attention • Expected Circumstances are desired • After High Concentration • Reflexes were wrong • Determining Cause • Looking for things that are different or things that are the same IOT test a hypothesis. 8.2.2.1

  11. DECISION MAKING • Limitations on DM: • Situational Factors • Eg Time, Environment, Mechanical, Organisational • Physiological Factors • Eg Sensory Limitations, Illness • Psychological Factors • Eg Belief system, Expectation Bias, Hazardous Attitudes. 8.2.3

  12. DECISION MAKING • Procedural Tools • Crew Determined DM Triggers • Equidistant Point / Equitime Point / PNR • Manufacturer Determined DM Triggers • Land ASAP emergencies • Should/Shall/Must • Regulator Determined DM Triggers • Rules and Regulations and Recommendations. 8.2.4

  13. DM MODELS • DM Process / DM Models • Each situation requiring DM is different but each DM process – or DM Model – follows similar steps • The CRM Reference Manual has descriptions of the different DM Models • The US Army’s Planning Handbook describes the process as follows: 8.2.4

  14. DM MODELS • Determine the Nature of the Problem • Identify the Problem • Identify what is Necessary to Solve the Problem • Gather Information • Generate Assessment Criteria • Analyse Possible Solutions • Decide on Best Course of Action • Brief the Plan • (Implement the Plan) • Review the Plan if Necessary. 8.3.1.2

  15. DM MODELS • The following DM Models are in common use: • SADIE / CLEAR / GRADE • MIDAS • OODA • Let’s compare each DM Model 8.2.4

  16. DM MODELS • MIDAS • Used by SA Country Fire Service to assess a situation and decide on a course of action • Review and compare MIDAS. 8.3.1.2

  17. DM MODELS • OODA Loop • Observe, Orient, Decide, Act (repeat ie loop) • Devised by a US fighter pilot (Colonel Boyd) • Fast decision making tool • Abbreviated DM Model similar to other models. 8.3.3

  18. IMPROVING DM • Keep up your level of training • Keep healthy. DM is affected by your physical condition • When confronted with a situation: • Stabilise the situation/ Buy time, sell stress. • Assess the situation • Determine if a solution is known • Assess time factors. 8.3.3

  19. IMPROVING DM • Use an appropriate DM Model • Task specific discussion • Allocate priorities • Manage workload • Consider contingencies • Keep everyone in the loop • Execute the Plan • Review and adjust the Plan. 8.3.3

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