There are four basic steps to
making high-quality decisions for your studies as well as career. If you
follow these steps, you are less likely to make a mistake. The more steps
you leave out, the greater the chance that you will.
The four steps are abbreviated ACIP, like "a sip" of tea!
A stands for Alternatives. When making an important decision, look at
all your choices. Ask yourself, "Are there any other ways I can solve this
problem? Ways that I haven't thought of?"
C stands for Consequences. Once you have narrowed down your choices
to those that look best, weigh the pros and cons of each.
I stands for Information. Search for new information about each
option you are considering.
P means Plans. Make detailed plans for (a) how you will carry out
your decision, and (b) what you will do if one of the negative consequences
that you thought of under "C" occurs. |