Risk Taking – A Guide for Decision Makers

Part I – Exploration

·        Step 1: Clarify objectives and values

·        Step 2: Identify and evaluate alternatives

·        Step 3: Assess risk-taking tendencies

Part II – Planning and Preparation

·        Step 4: Choose a change strategy

·        Step 5: Choose a decision-making strategy

·        Step 6: Improve the reward/risk ratio

Part III – Implementation, Follow-Up and Learning

·        Step 7: Overcome barriers to appropriate risk taking

·        Step 8: Take action, evaluate outcomes, and follow-up

Part IV – Summary Review

·        Other resources