What is a decision quality diagram?


A decision quality diagram is a graphical display of the inputs you have received for the decision. It provides a high level view of the elements of decision quality, namely the

(i)    Alternatives (what you can do),
(ii)   Information links (what you know),
(iii)  Uncertainties (what you do not know),
(iv)  Preferences (what you like),
(v)   Pros/Cons (what is good and bad with each alternative), and the
(vi)  Bigger picture elements received.


The decision quality diagram shows you very quickly where you need to put more effort.

When the shaded region is at the outer edge of the hexagon for a particular element of decision quality, it means you have received sufficient inputs in that area. When the shaded region is closer to the center of the hexagon, it means you need to put more effort thinking about that particular element of the decision.


Example 1: Take a look at the decision quality diagram below.


The diagram above shows you that you have captured the alternatives, uncertainties, and the pros/cons associated with the decision. But it shows that you need to think more about the bigger picture, the preferences, and the information elements.


Example 2: Take a look at the decision quality diagram below.


The diagram above shows an ideal situation where you have received sufficient inputs for all elements of decision quality to help you analyze the decision.


Example 3: Take a look at the decision quality diagram below.


The diagram above shows a case where you have received some information links, but you need to put much more thought in all elements of decision quality.


Ahoona can help!

Ahoona can help you think about the elements of decision quality.

If you click on the Offer Help with this Decision button, you will be provided with step-by-step forms to enter elements of a decision.

If you click the Similar Posts button, you will see similar posts that can help you with the elements of decision quality.

You do not need to wait to get feedback before making a decision. If you click the Decide button, we will show you Historic Alternatives, Pros/Cons, Preferences, Uncertainties, and Bigger Picture elements for similar decisions.