Which decision-making technique do you deploy most often?
"When decision making, I use a variety of techniques, without falling victim to the well-known 'analysis-paralysis.' I tend to go to decision trees, t-chart analysis, or SWOT analysis. The methods that I lean on will depend on the stage I am in with the client, so often, many of these techniques come into play in one project."
The interviewer wants to understand the techniques and thought processes you use, to come to conclusions when working on projects. Pareto Analysis or the 80/20 rule is a commonly used decision-making technique, as is T-Chart Analysis, and more. Discuss with the interviewer what you know about decision-making and the importance of coming to accurate conclusions.
"Most often, I find myself utilizing Pareto Analysis. I agree that about 20% of causes are responsible for 80% of outcomes or results. With this style of analysis, I can more easily break down which part of the workflow is causing most of the issues. Once we identify that 20%, it's much easier to problem solve and make decisions."
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Anonymous Answer
If it is a project that I'm familiar with, then I apply my past experiences to make individual decisions. If it is a brand new project, I will interact with team members and research to arrive at an informed decision.
Rachelle's Feedback
These are great approaches for either scenario. It's nice that you gave two distinct responses! You sound very competent :)
