Decision Making, Critical Thinking and Successful Arbitration - Dispute Resolution Journal - Vol. 70, No. 2

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Jay E. Grenig

Rocco M. Scanza

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6 pages

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July, 2015

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I. INTRODUCTION

Arbitration preparation requires thoughtful decision making. An

advocate must decide whether to submit a dispute to arbitration and

what theory of the case should be pursued. Decision making includes

determining who the arbitrator should be as well as what witnesses to

call.

Decision making takes many forms and approaches. Not every

approach works well. Effective decision making requires a willingness

to change approaches. It may also require imagination and creativity.

Using critical thinking skills as part of the decision making process

can aid in making better decisions. Critical thinking can assist in

asking the right questions to get the right information. It can also

assist in developing effective and persuasive strategies.

II. DECISION MAKING

The six stages of decision making require:

• Setting up the best environment for success

• Defining the situation, problems, and challenges

• Determining the objectives

• Selecting and weighing criteria to evaluate choices

• Weighing alternatives and making decisions
• Taking action and checking the results.