What is Decision Thinking
The application of a mental model, or a set of heuristics, for intentionally approaching, considering and taking a decision.
Decision Thinking is a method aimed at facilitating informed choices through intentional decision-making processes.
Decision Thinking synthesizes these learnings into mental models, approaches, and tools accessible to decision-makers in various contexts.
It draws upon i4policy’s extensive experience in participatory governance, including initiatives like citizen-drafted legislation and global citizens' assemblies across over 100 countries.
The heuristics and tools we're sharing here are based on our learnings aimed to foster better collective decisions and outcomes.
Who can use Decision Thinking?
Decision Thinking appeals to those most willing to explore and interrogate new approaches (the “innovator” population in the user adoption lifecycle in the policy-making community)
Practitioners
Organizations and individuals who design, facilitate, and support participatory policy-making processes
Policy-Makers
Innovative and engaged policy-makers
Academics
Concerned with democratic innovation, participatory and deliberative democracy, participatory policy-making, etc.