Decision-making model

Reflect on the strength and limitations of the decision-making model you were assigned. Is this a model that you might use in the future? If so, what situations do you think may be helpful?

My reading was "Dilts Pyramid of Logical Levels" 

In summary, this model is a decision-making framework that helps us understand the factors that influence our choices. By considering the levels of Environment, Behavior, Capabilities, Belief and Values, Identity and Purpose, we can analyze the factors that affect our decisions. 

In a school setting, this model would be very helpful, because if we understand this model we can analyze and solve problems more effectively and lead change more effectively. 

The main idea of the model is that there is a hierarchy of learning and change. For me as a team leader, it was very interesting to look at all these multiple levels to consider to achieve change. Each stage incorporates a "Wh" question that helps us ask questions in different ways. 

I think the model would be really helpful when the school is making a change, or aiming at making a change. It could be a very effective way to reflect on where we are in the process and to identify challenges that would help us move forward. 

For example: we as a school have been trying to increase parent involvement in the past few years, but for some reason, it has not been achieved. The model could be used to identify key points and challenges to be considered in decision-making regarding parental engagement. 

1. Environment level (Where? When?). At this level, we would identify the place and time where the school staff works: buildings, outdoor/indoor spaces, rooms, etc. 

2. Behavior level (What?). We identify and reflect on what each member does in their relationship with parents (eg. parent communication, information sharing, etc). 

3. Capabilities and Skills (How?). We identify and reflect on a combination of behaviors, for example, are teachers highly committed and skilled, is there family support, intervention, or early help? How effective the school is at parental engagement? 

4. Beliefs and values (Why?). We reflect on our values as a school and the beliefs that we hold true. Why are we doing what we are doing? Why is it important to us and does it connect to our vision and mission?

5. Identity (Who?), reflect on who the school staff and team members think they are? Is everyone on the same page about the school's identity? Does the parent community know who we are? Are we communicating our identity effectively to the parents? 

6. Purpose and Mission (for Whom?) reflect on whether are we part of something bigger, what is it? for whom we are doing what we are doing? is our purpose and mission accessible and visible to parents, is there a common understanding of what our purpose and mission is? Do parents have access to it and understand it?

Going through and reflecting on these steps as a school or leadership team would give valuable insight into the parental engagement problem. It would help the team identify the challenges and would be very helpful in decision-making.