Decision Making And Critical Thinking
Understanding of the issues related to the decision-making process; ability to analyze situations fully and accurately, and reach productive decisions.
Behavior Statements
Identifies issues and communicates with others when a decision needs to be made.
Identifies decision makers in own environment.
Explains steps in an effective decision-making process.
Describes types of decisions for incumbent in own job or function.
Assists in assessing risks, benefits and consideration of alternatives.
Participates in documenting data, ideas, players, stakeholders, and processes.
Applies an assigned technique for critical thinking in a decision-making process.
Recognizes, clarifies, and prioritizes concerns.
Identifies, obtains, and organizes relevant data and ideas.
Uses effective decision-making approaches such as consultative, command, or consensus.
Differentiates assumptions, perspectives, and historical frameworks.
Leverages experience in analyzing relevant data and assessing implications of alternatives.
Identifies decision options and points and predicts their potential impact.
Evaluates past decisions for insights to improve decision-making process.
Makes sure assumptions and received wisdom are objectively analyzed in decisions.
Analyzes and discusses alternatives with multiple stakeholders.
Discusses optimal timing and circumstances for either refraining from or making a decision.
Coaches others in decision-making models, processes, and practices.
Differentiates between content and context of a decision.
Focuses on special issues and considerations for effective decision-making during a crisis.
Monitors industry for examples/models of critical thinking or decision-making.
Interview Questions
- Tell me about a time you had to make an important decision and the process you used to make it.
- How would you make a decision if you had conflicting opinions and information from various sources?
- Give an example of using your past decisions to help improve your current decision-making process.
- How have your past business decisions affected the financial goals of your last organization?
Titles with Shared Competencies
- Academic Advisor I
- Academic Advisor II
- Academic Advisor III
- Academic Assistant I
- Academic Assistant II
- Academic Assistant III
- Academic Program Specialist I
- Academic Program Specialist II
- Agricultural/Food Scientist II
- Agricultural/Food Scientist III
- Agricultural/Food Scientist IV
- Associate University Counsel
- Biological Scientist I
- Biological Scientist II
- Biological Scientist III
- Biological Scientist IV
- Business Administration Specialist I
- Business Administration Specialist II
- Business Administration Specialist III
- Communications Manager
- Computer Operator I
- Computer Operator II
- Computer Operator III
- Conservation Scientist/Forester II
- Conservation Scientist/Forester III
- Data Scientist III
- Data Scientist IV
- Employment Specialist I
- Employment Specialist II
- Employment Specialist III
- Executive Communications Director
- Financial Analyst I
- Financial Analyst II
- Financial Analyst III
- Financial Analyst IV
- Fiscal Assistant I
- Fiscal Assistant II
- Fiscal Assistant III
- Human Resources Business Partner I
- Human Resources Business Partner II
- Human Resources Generalist III
- IT Generalist III
- IT Generalist IV
- Research Coordinator I
- Research Coordinator II
- Research Coordinator III
- Senior Claims Attorney
- Senior Litigation Attorney
- Senior Loss Prevention Attorney
- Study Abroad Advisor
- Systems Admin/Programmer I
- Systems Admin/Programmer II
- Systems Admin/Programmer III
- Systems Admin/Programmer IV
- Systems Admin/Programmer V
- Teaching Laboratory Specialist I
- Teaching Laboratory Specialist II
- Teaching Laboratory Specialist III
- Web Developer I
- Web Developer II
- Web Developer III