What does the DECIDE leadership model stand for?

• A. Define the problem, Establish criteria, Consider alternatives, Identify the best option, Develop a plan, Execute, Evaluate.
• B. Define the problem, Establish objectives, Compare options, Implement, Review results.
• C. Determine goals, Evaluate options, Choose, Execute, Reassess.
• D. Define, Explain, Consider, Decide, Execute.

Answer: (A)

DECIDE is a structured leadership decision-making process that guides you through turning a challenge into a plan and action, with measurement at the end. Start by defining the problem clearly so everyone agrees on what needs to be solved. Then establish criteria that define what a successful solution looks like—these are the standards you’ll use to judge options (such as cost, time, risk, impact). Next, consider a range of alternatives rather than settling on the first idea. After evaluating those options, identify the best one that most effectively meets the criteria and aligns with goals. Develop a concrete plan to implement that choice, laying out steps, timelines, responsibilities, and needed resources. Then execute the plan, putting it into action. Finally, evaluate the outcomes against the criteria to learn what worked well and what could be improved for future decisions.

This sequence matches the DECIDE model because it explicitly includes defining the problem, establishing criteria, considering alternatives, identifying the best option, developing a plan, executing, and evaluating. The other options either use different wording, skip steps, or reorder activities, making them incomplete representations of the DECIDE framework.