What steps do you take before making a decision?

"I recognize that bank managers need to be decisive. In order to be objective in all situations, whenever I have to make an important decision I follow a process that I have developed and honed over time. I start by making sure that I have defined the problem that needs to be solved or the decision that has to be made. I then go about gathering all the information I need, listing all the choices I could make, and then consider possible outcomes for each of them. I also think about the choices I have in terms of my values, feelings, and priorities. Sometimes I also list pros and cons and talk to people I trust to get their opinions as well. Ultimately, I choose the best alternative as I see it and then commit myself to that decision and move forward. I continually evaluate my progress and remain open to making changes in the future if needed or if circumstances change."