Decision Analysis and Resolution aids in making decisions using criteria-based evaluation of alternatives and recording the results.
Intent: Make and record decisions using a recorded process that analyzes alternatives.
Maturity Level 1
DAR 1.1 Define and record the alternatives.
DAR 1.2 Make and record the decision.
Value: Increases the objectivity of decision making and the probability of selecting the optimal solution.
Maturity Level 2
DAR 2.1 Develop, keep updated, and use rules to determine when to follow a recorded process for criteria-based decisions.
DAR 2.2 Develop criteria for evaluating alternatives.
DAR 2.3 Identify alternative solutions.
DAR 2.4 Select evaluation methods.
DAR 2.5 Evaluate and select solutions using criteria and methods.
The Decisions Module is the integration of a structured, yet agile, decision-making process to help teams make better decisions.
Proven Industry-Standard Decision-Making Practice
Based on a methodology originally created at Carnegie Mellon University for the Department of Defense, the Decisions Module follows the Decision Analysis and Resolution practice area of CMMI.
Avoid Failures and Repeat Successes
Leverage your organization’s decision-making experiences to steer clear of future mistakes and continue to benefit from what works. The Decisions Module builds the knowledge base for you just by using it.
The evaluation process includes identifying the team, criteria, choices, methods, and capturing the decision and rationale.
The integrated process and tool are great for assessments like Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) to get the team using the same process and storing artifacts.