I'd like to present 3 "filters" to help with the decision making process that I presented to my students...

the first is "list-cluster-label" ....this works well for group or singular assessment...(1)simply make a free thought list of concerns, ideas,or conditions about a topic (15 or so), (2).. draw radial lines to page margin to cluster ideas of similar topic to an unnamed point (3)label the point... this helps you to organize you thoughts and priorities of any topic

the second is PACE, from Special Forces organizational planning.. it offers a plan B, C and D if Mr.Murphy is present
a. Primary plan...
b. Alternative plan..
c. Contingency plan...
d. Emergency plan
an important part is a "brief back" or "lessons learned" at completion of successful or not successful mission

the third is a tactical evaluation of situation called the OODA loop...(1)observe an event (2) orient yourselt to the potential threat (scan for peripheral threats first) (3) decide on your course of action (4) act on your decision