Judgement in detail

Positive examples

• Develop alternative courses of action and decisions which are based on logical assumptions and reflect factual information
• Does not allow personal preferences or dislikes to influence judgement unduly
• Demonstrates an unbiased or rational approach, without prejudice
• Decisions are usually correct, with hindsight
• Uses all relevant available information

Negative examples

• Seems prejudiced for or against one course of action
• Follows gut reaction
• Allows others to make a decision without understanding the reason behind it

Developing judgement

• Evaluate alternative solutions, recommended one and describe the rationale
• Ask someone whose judgement you trust to review your options assessment, rationale and recommendation

Helping other develop judgement

• Ask the individual to evaluate alternative solutions and recommend (with reasons) the preferred one
• Ask for the individual's opinion when solving your own problems
• Delegate decisions in some areas of expertise and review with the individual afterwards
• Ensure that the individual is accountable and responsible in certain areas and do not allow to delegate
• Ask for the individual's views on ideas, issues and events and see how they form their judgements