{"id":11091,"date":"2013-03-25T08:04:53","date_gmt":"2013-03-25T15:04:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/svapm.org\/?p=11091"},"modified":"2013-03-25T14:48:47","modified_gmt":"2013-03-25T21:48:47","slug":"pro-and-con-list-to-make-better-decisions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/svapm.org\/?p=11091","title":{"rendered":"Pro and Con list to make better decisions."},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Most everyone is familiar with Pro and Con lists to help make a decision.\u00a0 Often times the Pro and Con List does very little to clarify the decision \u2013 because \u2013 well \u2013 the reason you are creating the Pro\/Con list is because it was a \u2018close call\u2019 to begin with.\u00a0 We don\u2019t go to the trouble of making a Pro and Con list on \u2018no-brainers\u2019.\u00a0 Often times the pro and cons are pretty equal \u2013 making the decision still difficult.\u00a0 Our mistake is that we stop at this point.\u00a0 We don\u2019t take the next step to reduce the impact of the \u201cCons\u201d.<\/p>\n

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Use the Pro\/Con\/What if table instead.\u00a0 List your Pros and Cons (like you would normally), then add a \u201cWhat if\u201d or \u201cWhat needs to happen to reduce your discomfort of the Con\u201d.\u00a0\u00a0 Once you have your matrix filled out, and then determine the probability and impact of each.\u00a0 If you can\u2019t think of any way to reduce the impact of the \u2018Con\u2019 \u2013 that adds clarity.\u00a0 But most of the time we don\u2019t take that step to think of things to improve your position.<\/p>\n

Take the below example between a current job and a new job.\u00a0 Once you have identified the \u201cWhat Needs To Happen\u201d \u2013 have a transparent and collaborative discussion with the hiring managers to see what is possible.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Pros<\/strong><\/td>\nCons<\/strong><\/td>\nWhat needs to happen to \u00a0reduce discomfort of the Con<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

Job 1 – current<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Enjoy the people and type of work<\/td>\n$45\/hr – underpaid<\/td>\nRequest $60-65\/hour raise<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Analytical, model and mathematical work that I enjoy<\/td>\nDon\u2019t have enough money to do much.<\/td>\nAsk if there\u2019s an opportunity to get paid for your articles, inventions and publications on your findings (in addition to the hourly rate)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Opportunity to set a standard and make a name for myself in this area<\/td>\nCan\u2019t enjoy my free time very much.<\/td>\nAsk if there are any other things you can do for separate and added pay (i.e. referrals, sales leads, promote at trade shows, explicit things that will make the business money)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Opportunity to present papers on discoveries<\/td>\nCan\u2019t comfortably support my family obligations<\/td>\nFind an alternative\/added revenue stream (in addition to this hourly rate) external to this company.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Opportunity to define processes and lead policies<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

Job 2 \u2013 new opportunity<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

$85\/hour<\/td>\nDon\u2019t know the folks. Will be working in isolation (not in a team).<\/td>\nI work well both in a team and in isolation.\u00a0\u00a0 I can create opportunities to share my knowledge with co-workers through group discussions, lunch meetings, etc.\u00a0 I can build working relationships outside of my specific task.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Easy work<\/td>\nHave to accept without reading\/signing a contract.\u00a0 They want to know if I will accept before going to the trouble of a contract.\u00a0 After I accept, I get a written contract to review and sign.\u00a0 My fear is that after I accept and resign from other job\u2014I find something in the contract that is not acceptable.<\/td>\nIf I want, I can accept job \u2018now\u2019, with the understanding that I still need to review and accept the written contract.\u00a0 And you agree to start 2-weeks after you sign the contract. Then don\u2019t you\u2019re your resignation on old job until you have read the new job contract.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Will have enough money to do a few more things (including supporting my family).<\/td>\nNot very exciting or challenging work.<\/td>\nAsk if there are presentation opportunities within the company.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Will have some funds to enjoy my free time.\u00a0 Will have some free time to enjoy.<\/td>\n<\/td>\nAsk if there are any opportunities (in this company) to set standards or procedures in the area that you are interested in.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Not a high pressure job.\u00a0 No stress.\u00a0 Have free time.<\/td>\n<\/td>\nIs there an outside activity that can fill the presentation, publication, and setting standards gap?\u00a0 Is there another thing that gives me the same fulfillment or feeling?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\nLearn more about company and its other departments.\u00a0 There may be other, more exciting project that you can get involved in as well.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

Bottom line:<\/strong>\u00a0 Taking the time to do a Pro and Con is critical; but sometimes it\u2019s not enough.\u00a0 Taking that extra step to find a solution to the Cons helps you better understand your next steps.<\/p>\n

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Most everyone is familiar with Pro and Con lists to help make a decision. Often times the Pro and Con List does very little to clarify the decision \u2013 because \u2013 well \u2013 the reason you are creating the Pro\/Con list is because it was a \u2018close call\u2019 to begin with. We don\u2019t go to the trouble of making a Pro and Con list on \u2018no-brainers\u2019. Often times the pro and cons are pretty equal \u2013 making the decision still difficult. Our mistake is that we stop at this point. 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