Decision Quality
Decision Quality: makes sound decisions that take into account objectives, risks, implications, and agency and governmental regulations. The chart below outlines the training for this competency at each proficiency level.
Key Behaviors:
- Bases decisions on an analysis of short-range consequences or simple options, including people’s reactions and potential problems
- Gathers sufficient information to identify gaps and variances before making a decision
- Solicits the input of the appropriate people to improve the quality of a decision
- Weighs the costs, benefits, risks, and chances for success in a decision
- Focuses on objectives and results when considering the various alternatives to a decision
- Foresees the long-range consequences or implications of different options
- Bases decisions on higher principles and Agency and governmental regulations with the end goal always in mind
Recommended Training for Decision Quality
| Proficiency Levels | Program/Course Title & Info | Contact Info/Vendor |
|---|---|---|
| Baseline (1) or Progressing (2) | Decision Making and Problem Solving (MGMT8102D) | USDA Grad School |
| Decision Making Skills (SM1344) | HHS University | |
| Leadership 101 for Administrative Professionals (BU8005) | HHS University | |
| Basic Skills for Ethics Staff (9500) | NIH Training Center | |
| Progressing (2) or Proficient (3) | Decision Making | Management Concepts |
| Proficient (3) | Essentials of Team Leadership (4005) | NIH Training Center |
| NIH Supervisory Skills Training (9511) | NIH Training Center | |
| Leadership Skills for Non-Supervisors (1017) |
NIH Training Center | |
| Proficient (3) or Master (4) | Power Thinking For Leaders | Federal Executive Institute and the Management Development Centers |
| Executive Coaching (6200) | NIH Training Center | |
| All levels: Baseline (1) thru Master (4) | Annual Ethics Training (9501) | NIH Training Center |
