{"id":16172,"date":"2018-09-17T10:05:31","date_gmt":"2018-09-16T23:05:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/creately.com\/blog\/?p=16172"},"modified":"2026-03-09T17:21:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T06:21:05","slug":"guide-to-decision-mapping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/creately.com\/blog\/diagrams\/guide-to-decision-mapping\/","title":{"rendered":"The Easy Guide to Decision Mapping"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div><p>If you\u2019re constantly faced with the dilemma of solving complicated problems in your personal or professional life, you can reap many benefits from the technique of decision mapping.<\/p>\n<p>These can be likened to detailed <a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/Create-Mindmaps-Online\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">mind maps<\/a>, which address every aspect of the situation at hand (and at length). And by extension, they allow you to make a decision with a heightened degree of confidence and assertiveness.<\/p>\n<p>In this \u2018How to\u2019 tutorial, we\u2019ll discuss some of the basic steps involved in constructing a decision map. By the end of this piece, you will know:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What is Decision Mapping?<\/li>\n<li>The Advantages of Using Decision Maps<\/li>\n<li>How to Draw a Decision Map (using pen &amp; paper)<\/li>\n<li>How to Avoid a Common Drawing Mistake<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So scroll down below, and learn to plot your very own decision map today!<\/p>\n<p>You can also check out <a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/blog\/diagrams\/ultimate-concept-map-tutorial\/\">the Ultimate Guide to Concept Maps: From Its Origin to Concept Map Best Practices<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>What is Decision Mapping?<\/h3>\n<p>Decision Mapping is a critical-thinking approach, in which a graphical &#8216;map&#8217; (most commonly in the form of a Decision tree diagram) is drawn visually to highlight the various deliberative routes of reasoning undertaken to arrive at a certain decision.<\/p>\n<p>It is particularly handy in complex, multi-factor scenarios where important decisions have to be made &#8211; and where mere (instinctive) introspection on a problem is likely to lead to the decision-makers\u2019 cognitive faculties becoming overwhelmed.<\/p>\n<p>Broadly speaking, the technique is based on the 21st century (technology-incorporating) elaboration of Benjamin Franklin&#8217;s &#8216;Moral Algebra&#8217; principle, which he famously used to resolve various contentious political issues during his presidency.<\/p>\n<p>When plotting a decision map, there is no \u2018one size fits all\u2019 standardized way of going about the process. But tree diagrams (as has been mentioned above), and their closely resembling \u2018line &amp; node\u2019 diagrams, are some of the most common ways in which these can be plotted.<\/p>\n<p>In situations of an individualistic (personal nature), a pen &amp; paper diagram \u2013 of the kind detailed in this piece \u2013 can do. But for decision-making in large-scale organizational settings, the use of <a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/Create-Mindmaps-Online?utm_source=decisiontree&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=diagusage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">mapping software<\/a> is generally recommended.<\/p>\n<h3>The Advantages of Using Decision Maps<\/h3>\n<p>1) Decision mapping, as such, is a great technique for laying down the bare facts pertaining to a situation, along with the <a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/lp\/pros-and-cons-list-maker\/\"><em>pros<\/em> and <em>cons<\/em><\/a> of taking alternative decisions which are geared towards problem-resolution.<\/p>\n<p>These arguments are further supplemented by further (issuing) arguments, so as to arrive at a singular, well-reasoned, conclusion. In this way, any hint of a <em>cognitive bias<\/em> on the part of the decision-maker(s) is duly identified and rationalized against.<\/p>\n<p>In some ways, the technique can be likened to the Socratic method of hypotheses-reduction and \u2018truth\u2019 identification.<\/p>\n<p>2) Decision mapping also helps in significantly improving the quantitative-front on which the &#8216;right&#8217; decisions are made (i.e. it increases their frequency). It helps in achieving this goal by refining the <em>thinking-methodology<\/em> used in arriving at decisions.<\/p>\n<p>3) When made properly, decision maps can also be used as &#8216;evidence&#8217;, in order to show that the decision made using them is based on sound principles of judgement. In this sense, they can prove particularly handy in the event of decision taking the wrong turn towards a failure in problem-resolution; as a result of various unforeseen, external factors.<\/p>\n<p>4) Decision mapping reduces the psychological stress that is normally associated with complex decision-making and makes its practitioners more confident in their conflict-resolution approaches.<\/p>\n<p>5) In team settings geared towards addressing a particular problem, decision mapping helps to keep all the members on the same page. This guarantees that all alternative points-of-view (proposed by individual team members) are fully recorded graphically, and considered. This &#8216;shares the burden&#8217; of the decision-making process; with credit or blame equally apportioned to all participating members in the event of a success or a failure.<\/p>\n<p>6) Based on the charting processes involved, decision mapping is a highly recommended conflict-resolution approach for tackling important problems that affect many stakeholders. Some good examples of where this technique can prove the most helpful include, decision-making at the national or MNC (Multinational Corporation) levels.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Draw a Simple Decision Map| How to Map Out Decision-Making<\/h3>\n<p>Follow these 4 steps to draw your very own decision map. Pay particular attention to the basic elements which need to factor in any decision map construction process. These include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Problem Identification &amp; Alternative Proposition Enumeration<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/lp\/pros-and-cons-list-maker\/\"><em>Pros<\/em> and <em>Cons<\/em> Analysis<\/a> of each suggested proposition<\/li>\n<li>Detailed Arguments and Possible Sub-Arguments extrapolated from each proposition line<\/li>\n<li>Elimination of \u2018Equal Weight\u2019 Contradictory Conclusions<\/li>\n<li><em>Decision Finalization<\/em> \u2013 on the most satisfactory (and reasoned to be the least \u2018failure prone\u2019) conclusion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Step 1: Problem Identification &amp; Alternative Proposition Enumeration<\/h4>\n<p>This first step entails a listing down (in written or graphical form) of all possible propositions that will enable problem-resolution.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16174\" src=\"https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Decision-mapping-step-1.png\" alt=\"Decision mapping - Step 1 \" width=\"800\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Decision-mapping-step-1.png 800w, https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Decision-mapping-step-1-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Step 2: Pros and Cons Analysis<\/h4>\n<p>Detail the <a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/lp\/pros-and-cons-list-maker\/\">Pros and Cons<\/a> that would accrue from following up on each proposition line.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16175\" src=\"https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Decision-mapping-step-2.png\" alt=\"Decision mapping - step 2\" width=\"786\" height=\"459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Decision-mapping-step-2.png 786w, https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Decision-mapping-step-2-300x175.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 786px) 100vw, 786px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Step 3: Detailed Arguments (and Sub-Arguments)<\/h4>\n<p>Deliberate and write down all the arguments and viewpoints that arise after a contemplation on the pros and cons of each proposition line.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16176\" src=\"https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Decision-mapping-step-3.png\" alt=\"Decision mapping -step 3\" width=\"779\" height=\"458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Decision-mapping-step-3.png 779w, https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Decision-mapping-step-3-300x176.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 779px) 100vw, 779px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Step 4: Elimination &amp; Finalization<\/h4>\n<p>Consider, for example, that P1, after undergoing a detailed Pros &amp; Cons Analysis (<em>in Step 2<\/em>) and detailed argumentative reasoning (<em>Step 3<\/em>), comes up with a conclusion of equal weight \u2013 yet \u2018completely contradictory\u2019 actionable scope \u2013 to P3 (which has undergone the same rigorous process of evaluation).<\/p>\n<p>In this case, we will cancel out both the P1 and P3 conclusions, and consider P2 as the best course of action to take \u2013 in order to resolve the problem at hand.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16177\" src=\"https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Decision-Mapping-Step-1-.png\" alt=\"Decision Mapping Step 4\" width=\"689\" height=\"515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Decision-Mapping-Step-1-.png 689w, https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Decision-Mapping-Step-1--300x224.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 689px) 100vw, 689px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Avoiding a Common Drawing Mistake<\/h3>\n<p>The above-illustrated process can be thought of as a \u2018principle diagram\u2019, and by sticking close to its basic precepts, you can tackle any decision-making challenges that come your way.<\/p>\n<p>But when plotting a decision map, be wary of making too many extensions of a proposition line \u2013 as these will lead to the \u2018muddled thinking\u2019 which needs to be avoided. Otherwise, there would be no difference between a decision mapping exercise, and a session of deliberative-thinking conducted internally (in one\u2019s head), or verbally.<\/p>\n<p>The whole purpose of a decision map is to prevent any bouts of cognitive \u2018human\u2019 confusion from affecting the complex deliberation process geared towards problem resolution. And so it is very important for all practitioners to remain fixated on this <em>essential<\/em> goal at all times.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Author Bio: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Ian Thompsan is a critical thinker, game theorist, and business strategy advisor, currently engaged in a university-funded research project on the link between Human Emotional Cognition and Organizational Productivity Dynamics. His employment history includes stints in working for Spectrum and Miramax Industries.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re constantly faced with the dilemma of solving complicated problems in your personal or professional life, you can reap many benefits from the technique of decision mapping. 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