Stages Of The National Decision-Making Model
National Decision Making Model
Stage 1
Gather information and intelligence:
During this stage, the decision maker explains what has/is happening – in other words, they define the situation. They will simplify matters that interrelate regarding information and intelligence.
This stage allows the decisions to be made about tactics and allows them to prioritise.
An intelligence connection plan is used in order to close gaps in their knowledge and focus on intelligence requirements. This helps to provide a structure for the information collected. It is a continuous process.
Stage 2
Assess threat and risk and develop a working strategy:
This stage is analytical and involves assessing the situation thoroughly. This includes any specific threat, the risk of harm and the potential …show more content…
General tactical options to consider follow in the order of:
Wait;
Take mitigating action;
Keep the subject under observation;
Investigate assessment;
Contain the area around the subject;
Communicate with the subject;
Take decisive action.
Stage 5
Take action and review what happened:
When action is took, it means that decisions have been made, including health and safety risk assessments; operational deployment or activation of a tactical option; consideration of post-deployment issues; medical assistance; community impact assessment and finally, explanation and apology. They will record what happened along with monitoring the outcome as a result to your decision.
The review is where you reflect after the incident, decide what you would have done differently and discuss the decision and its
Stage 1
Gather information and intelligence:
During this stage, the decision maker explains what has/is happening – in other words, they define the situation. They will simplify matters that interrelate regarding information and intelligence.
This stage allows the decisions to be made about tactics and allows them to prioritise.
An intelligence connection plan is used in order to close gaps in their knowledge and focus on intelligence requirements. This helps to provide a structure for the information collected. It is a continuous process.
Stage 2
Assess threat and risk and develop a working strategy:
This stage is analytical and involves assessing the situation thoroughly. This includes any specific threat, the risk of harm and the potential …show more content…
General tactical options to consider follow in the order of:
Wait;
Take mitigating action;
Keep the subject under observation;
Investigate assessment;
Contain the area around the subject;
Communicate with the subject;
Take decisive action.
Stage 5
Take action and review what happened:
When action is took, it means that decisions have been made, including health and safety risk assessments; operational deployment or activation of a tactical option; consideration of post-deployment issues; medical assistance; community impact assessment and finally, explanation and apology. They will record what happened along with monitoring the outcome as a result to your decision.
The review is where you reflect after the incident, decide what you would have done differently and discuss the decision and its