From the course: Strategic Thinking Tips to Solve Problems and Innovate
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Create a decision tree to make a decision
From the course: Strategic Thinking Tips to Solve Problems and Innovate
Create a decision tree to make a decision
- Have you ever made a high stakes decision, but shortly after, contemplated if you actually made the right decision? Trust me, I've been there. In cases like these, it's best to use a decision tree. In the previous video, we discussed how to create issue trees to identify the root cause of the problem and we will now move towards finding a solution. A decision tree looks similar to an issue tree but has a few different pieces in its diagram and focuses on potential outcomes of each decision to identify the best course of action. Decision trees include three elements: root nodes, where the tree starts; leaf nodes, which represent possible outcomes of a decision or action; and branches, which represent different options. To start, first define your problem. Write your root node at the top of your decision tree. Start to expand your tree by adding potential decisions and outcomes and connect these decisions to the root…
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