Eric’s 6 D’s Decision-Making Field Guide | RuReady

Decision-Making Field Guide. Most decision-making advice assumes you have all the time and information in the world. Real life doesn’t work that way.

Eric’s 6 D’s Decision Loop is a practical, fillable field guide built for the decisions that actually matter, the ones where the clock is running, the picture isn’t complete, and waiting for perfect information isn’t an option.

What’s inside: The 6 D’s Worksheet is a structured, fill-in tool that walks you through Define, Determine, Discover, Develop, Decide & Act, and Debrief & Adjust. Use it for a single high-stakes decision or keep it as a repeatable process for your team.

A Decision Framework Reference Guide, plain-language summaries of 12 of the most widely used decision-making frameworks, each with a clear “best for” description and an honest pros/cons breakdown. Frameworks covered include the OODA Loop, MDMP, DECIDE Model, SWOT Analysis, Second-Order Thinking, the 5 Whys, Decision Matrix, Cynefin Framework, and more.

Who it’s for: Leaders navigating high-pressure decisions. Professionals who want a structured approach without the overhead of a formal planning process. Anyone who has ever made a decision they later wished they’d thought through more carefully.

How to use it: Download it, print it, or fill it in digitally. It’s designed to be used, not filed away.

Part of the RuReady Decision Making Series. Pairs with the articles [How to Make Better Decisions] and [Leadership Decision-Making Under Pressure].