Analysis and Decision Making

This competency is about how you gather relevant information, identify key issues or connections and interpret data. You can show how you use this to evaluate root causes of problems, test assumptions, consider the alternatives and commit to actions.

Competencies

Analysis and Decision Making

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Level1

Making Sound Operational Decisions

seeks information from a range of known sources; makes sound decisions based on own knowledge and expertise; explains and justifies decisions based on good practice

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Level2

Identifying Factors/ Key Issues

accesses wide range of material; observes discrepancies in data and probes to resolve inconsistencies; distinguishes between facts and assumptions and avoids jumping to conclusions; prepares lists of pros and cons; develops courses of action based on the known information

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Level3

Identifying and Exploring Options

breaks down a complex situation into manageable parts; seeks out the “common threads” and trends in a mass of information; actively seeks the input and opinions of others; explores and compares a wide range of options before acting; decisions are sound, timely and recognise constraints and resources available; commits to a decision

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Level4

Generating Creative Solutions

demonstrates an ability to think about situations in new ways; uses the imagination to relate ideas which were previously unrelated; develops plausible explanations and solutions based on careful and systematic evaluation of all relevant factors; assesses the risk, opportunities and benefits of different courses of action; decisions can sustain robust debate against opposing viewpoints

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Level5

Making Complex Decisions

systematically breaks down multi-dimensional problems or situations into component parts; uses established ongoing research and analytical techniques to test the merit of several plausible ideas or solutions; anticipates obstacles and thinks ahead about wider implications; makes decisions in situations where information is not available or is highly subjective or ambiguous; takes full personal responsibility for the outcome of decisions, even when these are unpopular

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