Ok, so yesterday, I mentioned that I consulted Perplexity.ai to help me understand or develop a decision-making model I could use. I keep wanting to examine my decision-making processes and do my best to improve them.
Introducing ETHICAL
The decision-making framework I am going to try out is ETHICAL. (No, the irony of an AI-developed framework creating something named ETHICAL is not lost on me).
Let’s explore the ETHICAL framework.
ETHICAL
- E - Engage stakeholders
- T - Think emotionally and logically
- H - Harmonize perspectives
- I - Investigate options
- C - Collaborate on recommendations
- A - Authorize decision
- L - Launch implementation
Prompt for ETHICAL
This prompt can be used in the future for different situations:
I need to analyze a decision-making situation using the ETHICAL model. Please help me break down the scenario using the following structure:
Engage stakeholders: Who are the key parties involved or affected by this decision? Think emotionally and logically: What are the intuitive feelings and logical considerations about this situation? Harmonize perspectives: How can we integrate diverse viewpoints on this issue? Investigate options: What are the main alternatives, and how do they compare? Collaborate on recommendations: What solutions can we propose together? Authorize decision: Who has the final say, and what is their decision based on our analysis? Launch implementation: How will we execute this decision and monitor its effects?
Please provide a brief analysis for each step of the ETHICAL model, considering the specific context and challenges of the situation. Conclude with a summary of the recommended course of action and any potential obstacles to implementation.
The situation I need to analyze using the ETHICAL model is as follows: [Describe your specific decision-making scenario here]
A Rubric
I was curious about what a scoring rubric based on ETHICAL might look like. One would use it to evaluate the quality of decision-making processes.
Certainly! I’ll create an ETHICAL scoring rubric based on the model we developed earlier. This rubric can be used to evaluate the quality of decision-making processes using the ETHICAL framework. Here’s a scoring rubric with explanations for each criterion:
ETHICAL Decision-Making Scoring Rubric
A rubric might be helpful to clarify ETHICAL criterion: Here’s the information presented in a markdown table format:
| Criterion | Description | Score (0-5) |
|---|---|---|
| Engage stakeholders | - Identifies and involves key parties affected by the decision - Seeks input from diverse perspectives - Ensures all relevant voices are heard |
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| Think emotionally & logically | - Balances intuitive feelings with logical analysis - Considers both emotional impact and rational arguments - Demonstrates emotional intelligence in decision-making |
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| Harmonize perspectives | - Integrates diverse viewpoints into a cohesive understanding - Addresses conflicts or disagreements constructively - Finds common ground among different stakeholders |
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| Investigate options | - Identifies a range of potential alternatives - Thoroughly evaluates pros and cons of each option - Considers short-term and long-term consequences |
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| Collaborate on recommendations | - Facilitates collaborative discussion to propose solutions - Encourages input from all team members - Synthesizes ideas into viable recommendations |
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| Authorize decision | - Clearly establishes decision-making authority - Ensures the final decision is based on thorough analysis - Communicates the decision effectively to all stakeholders |
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| Launch implementation | - Develops a clear plan for executing the decision - Assigns responsibilities and sets timelines - Establishes metrics for monitoring and evaluating outcomes |
Total Score: ____ / 35
Interpretation:
- 30-35: Excellent decision-making process
- 25-29: Good decision-making process
- 20-24: Adequate decision-making process
- 15-19: Fair decision-making process
- 0-14: Poor decision-making process, needs significant improvement
This rubric provides a structured way to assess the quality of decision-making processes and identify areas for improvement. It can be used to evaluate past decisions or guide future decision-making efforts to ensure a comprehensive and balanced approach. (source: Perplexity)
Isn’t that amazing? What a wonderful thought partner Perplexity makes. I’ll have to run a real life situation through it to see what happens.