Some decisions are about consequences – if we do this, what will be the results, what’s the return on investment, what are the risks?

Some decisions are about appropriatness. The question is not what happens if we do this? The question is should we do this This is when we need to consider how strongly a decision or action is in harmony with our values, priorities and sense of purpose.

Use the questions below to score each element on a scale from one to ten to get a clearer picture about whether or not this decision or action is appropriate for you and your organisation.

Alignment

  • Is this action aligned with our mission, vision, values and purpose?
  • Does this align with what we stand for?
  • Our band, our reputation, our service promise? Our why?
  • Does this take us closer to our vision, or further away?

Clarity

  • Are we clear about roles, timing, expectations?
  • Are we making assumptions?
  • Do we have all the information we need?
  • Do we know who will do what by when?
  • If not, what do we need to get clear on these things?

Capacity

  • Do we have space in our life or organisation for this right now?
  • If not, is there something else that can go to make room?
  • Or is there a way to grow our capacity to accommodate this?
  • If so, what would need to change?
  • How long would that take, and how much would that cost?

Opportunity

  • Is this an open door?
  • If so, is it one we need to take?
  • If not, do we need one?
  • Or is there another way to do this that will create one?
  • If there’s an obstacle, how can we overcome it?
  • If we say yes to this opportunity, what else must we say no to?

Resources

  • Do we have the time, money, equipment, skills and people we need?
  • If not, how can we get them?
  • Can we recycle, reduce, repurpose?
  • Can we retrain, re-budget, reschedule, restructure, or recruit?
  • Could we partner or collaborate to share resources?
  • Would investing in these resources be wise long-term?

Desire

  • Do people actually want this?
  • Is there a clear and genuine need?
  • What is our emotional connection to this issue?
  • Will this solve a headache for us or our clients?
  • Do we have a strong, heartfelt why? Do they?
  • Is this a ‘right-now’ need or a long-term intention?
  • A must-have or a nice-to-have?

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