Consequences and Sequels

It is critical to look a head to see the possible consequence of an action, plan, decision, or rule. You will see future repercussions and possibilities.

Alternatives, Possibilities, Choices

Give yourself the benefit of alternative; then you have choices.

Plus, Minus, Interesting

This tool will help you identify the positive and the negative plus the possibilities before it is too late.

Other People's Views

Gain the power of broad vision by exploring what other people's (very different) perspectives might be.

Recognize, Analyze, Divide

Break a larger concept or situation into more manageable parts. Getting the "core" of a situation make it easier to deal with.

Key Values Involved

Your values powerfully influence your thinking. The whole point of thinking is to help us attain what we value. Make sure your actions fit your values.

Consider All Factors

Explore all factors related to an action, decision, plan, judgement, or conclusion, not just the immediately obvious. Rarely do we deal with simple issues and rarely are they singular in dimension.

First Important Priorities

Priorities guide your actions, choices and decisions. Get the right things done - target deliberately what is most important and what must be done first.

Focus directly and deliberately on the intention behind actions. You will prevent "drifting".

Design/Decision, Outcome, Channels Action