Diagnostic Thinking
Identifies causes behind observed effects or issues
Kepner-Tregoe
Kepner-Tregoe method helps decision-makers clarify complex situations, identify root causes of problems, evaluate alternatives, and anticipate potential issues
Punctuated-Equilibrium Theory
Punctuated-Equilibrium Theory (PET) is a model that explains patterns of stability and change in military and policy decisions
Polis Model
Political approach to strategic military decision-making amidst complexity
CECA
A decision-making framework developed for military command and control (C2) operations
Recognitional & Analytical Decision-making
Recognitional and analytical decision-making strategies are two fundamental approaches used by military leaders and professionals in high-stakes environments
TEAM Checklist
TEAM guides pilots in managing identified risks by considering options to transfer responsibility, eliminate hazards, accept calculated risks, or mitigate threats
CARE Checklist
Pilots use CARE checklists as part of the broader risk management process in aeronautical decision-making
Where Deep Thinking Actually Happens
Clear thinking rarely happens in crowded rooms.
PAVE Checklist
PAVE checklist entails elements that represent categories of potential risks that pilots must consider before embarking on a flight
3P
3P is a decision-making framework used by pilots and aviation professionals to navigate complex situations and make critical choices under pressure