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The Decision Making Tool- Make the Decision and Work the Plan
“In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing. The worst thing you can do is nothing.” — Theodore Roosevelt
Scanning helps you see what's happening. Planning gives you options. Prioritizing determines what needs your attention first. Eventually, though, you have to make a decision.
In this episode, we add the Decision Making Tool to your ATC Tool Belt. We'll look at making timely decisions with the information you have, committing to the Plan, evaluating the results, and being willing to change when the Picture changes.
You don't need the perfect decision. You need a safe decision, made in time, that moves the traffic forward.
Keep building your ATC Tool Belt—one Tool at a time.
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Pre-Academy
If you are heading to the Academy in the next few months, I put together a structured 90-day preparation blueprint that walks you through exactly what to focus on each month before you go. It's designed to help reduce shock and build confidence before day one. You can download it at: sidebysideatc.com/page/blueprint .
I also have a video where I explain the different things that are on the enroute Non-Radar Map. You can get that video at: sidebysideatc.com/page/map-video .
Already at the Academy
If you are already in the enroute radar portion of the Academy and feeling a little behind or lost, I have a 72-Hour Radar Recovery Plan that will help you get past those feelings and start building confidence. You can download that at : sidebysideatc.com/page/72-hourplan .