Discussion: DECIDE Model

ASCI 357 – Flight Physiology 1

ASCI 357 DECIDE Model

DETECT - that change has occurred The decision maker detects or recognizes the fact that a change that requires some sort of action or input has occurred. ESTIMATE - the need to counter or react to the change The decision maker estimates the need to counter or react to the change. What do I need to do to alter or change this situation so that I arrive at my desired outcome? CHOOSE - a desirable outcome The decision maker chooses a desirable outcome (in terms of success) for the flight. This is the stage where risk assessment and management is used to help select the outcome from various different options. IDENTIFY - actions The decision maker identifies actions which could successfully control the change. At his stage you have weighed up the different options and now make your decision. Now is also that the time that you communicate your decision so that your crew/team can affect the change to produce the required outcome. DO - take action The decision maker takes the necessary action to implement the changes decided in the previous step to arrive at the desired outcome. EVALUATE – actions