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I.

Early Morning Session (08:30 - 10:00)

1.

Introduction

a)

Experience and Expertise:   background and practice of our professionals

b)

Decision Analysis:   evolution as a discipline

2.

Overview

a)

Managing Uncertainties:   structured decision-making process in uncertain world

b)

Solution Tool:   contributions of Decision Analysis as a problem-solving method

II.

Morning Break (10:00 - 10:15)

III.

Late Morning Session (10:15 - 11:45)

1.

Decision Paradigm

a)

Problem Recognition:   identifying issues and scope of decision problem

b)

Pre-analysis Tasks:   getting ready to undertake solving decision problem

2.

Framing Step

a)

Complete Layout:   qualitative structural analysis of decision problem

b)

Decision Tree:   schematic construction of decision problem elements

IV.

Lunch Break (11:45 - 13:00)

Optional:   working lunch -- presenting cases

V.

Early Afternoon Session (13:00 - 14:30)

1.

Analyzing Uncertainties

a)

Statistical Principles:   abstracting uncertainties in meaningful ways

b)

Applied Methods:   using analytical techniques to obtain and assign probabilities

2.

Optimization Process

a)

Generating Solution:   algorithmic calculations for determining optimal sequence of actions

b)

Evaluating Results:   understanding generated outputs

VI.

Afternoon Break (14:30 - 14:45)

VII.

Late Afternoon Session (14:45 - 16:15)

1.

Advanced Topics

a)

Multiattribute Analysis:   complex decision making with multiple objectives

b)

Portfolio Analysis:   systematic prioritization for capital resource allocation

2.

Implementation and Usage

a)

New Thinking:   better way of decision making for complicated problems

b)

Enhanced Performance:   reaping rewards through increased decision quality

IV.

Question-and-Answer/Discussion Session (16:15 - 16:45)

Duration:   as needed