decision-making mnemonics

David Freedman (avdcf_at_Alinga.newcastle.edu.au)
Fri, 8 Aug 1997 21:02:43 +1000 (EST)


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These mnemonics are certainly applicable to analytical decision making - but
perhaps more decision are in fact naturalistic - especially during events
with extreme time constraints for action (i.e. major malfunction). Many CRM
courses (those that I am aware of) seem to ignore this aspect of decision
making. Sometimes there may simply be no time for debate..

>The following mnemonics have been used as a guide for prioritising the
>decision-making process in airline operations:
>
> 1. RAISE (Recognise the problem - Analyse solutions - Identify
>the best solution - Select a plan of action - Evaluate the outcome)
>
> 2. SADIE (Share information - Analyse to see if there is a
>problem - Develop a solution - Implement a solution - Evaluate the
>result)
>
> 3. FATE (Fly the aircraft - Analyse the problem - Take action
>- Evaluate the result)
>
>
>Question 1. How do people feel about No3 - bearing in mind that
>flying the aircraft is the most important task in any phase of flight?
>
>Question 2. What do other airlines use?
>
>
>
>Regards
>
>Mark
>
>