Dr. Dan Furlong, PMP, PMI-ACP March 7, 2017 Dan Furlong, DHA, PMP, PMI-ACP Director PMO, Medical University of South Carolina Publications Co-author, “Healthcare Project Management” Author, “PMP Last Chance Review” Faculty Adjunct Faculty, Medical University of SC Contributing Faculty, Walden University Affiliated Faculty, College of Charleston Other endeavors Owner, PM One LLC (www.pmone.net) President, PMI Charleston (www.pmi-Charleston.net) ProjectManagement.com SME (2015, 2016, 2017) 2 Overview of Decision Types Simple Method to Gain Qualitative Buy-in with Groups Simple Method to Gain Quantitative Buy-in with Groups Methods Binary Weighted Tools The Hard Way Software Real Life Example 3 Learn how to better “Herd Cats!” by… Choosing the best method to quickly develop options in a large group Identifying the relative ranking of up to 15 options quickly Applying tools that will allow you to make quantitative decisions using only qualitative data Become intrigued enough to develop your own model to select and prioritize projects based on data, not guesses 4 Savings Improved operational efficiencies by reducing decision-making time and ending analysis paralysis, Improved effectiveness by engaging more staff in decision making, resulting in more informed decisions. Staff Satisfaction Improved staff and provider satisfaction by engaging more staff in decision making, resulting in improved buy in. 5 6 Uni-point decision Single criterion decisions “Do I want a drink of water?” Criteria Am I thirsty? 7 Multi-point decision Multiple criteria decisions “Should we order an adult beverage?” Criteria Do I have to wake up early tomorrow? Business or social event? Are others in my group drinking alcohol? Do we have a designated driver? 8 Multi-point, Multi-weight decision Multiple criteria with multiple weights Decision: “What kind of wine should we order?” Criteria What type of food are we ordering? Which type of wine agrees most with me – is it worth the risk? Am I concerned about triglycerides? Do I prefer imported or domestic wine? 9 Decision Type Potential Tool Uni-point (binary/yes,no) Flip a coin Multi-point (multiple Decision tree, flowchart yes,no) Multi-point, multi-weight Weighted decision tree (multiple yes,no) 10
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