Step 5
Comparison
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Evaluate each objectively against the commander's criteria and recommend one.
Inputs
- Wargamed
- Evaluation criteria
- Running estimates
Checklist (5)
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- 1.Each staff section evaluates each 's advantages and disadvantages from its functional view.All sections
- 2.Compare using a decision matrix, with weighted criteria if directed.S-3/S-5
- 3.Check sensitivity: does the ranking change if a key assumption or weight changes?S-3/S-5
- 4.Develop the staff recommendation.S-3/S-5
- 5.Conduct the decision briefing: recommended , rationale, risks, mitigation.XO/S-3
Outputs
- Decision matrix
- Recommended
- Decision briefing
Common mistakes
- Criteria changed after seeing the results.
- No sensitivity check.
- Recommendation without stated risk.