DK Essential Managers: Making Decisions

Developing a Plan

A plan of action will begin to evolve naturally as options are narrowed and their feasibility is studied during the decision-making process. Once you have made your final decision, concentrate on developing plans for its implementation.

Be sure of your decision before beginning to plan a course of action.

Making an action plan

When developing a plan to implement your decision, involve others in the plan. Use those with relevant abilities. Make sure that everybody fully understands the decision and the reasons for it. With their help, analyze the overall task, determine what actions should be taken, and decide when to implement ...