Communicating Analytic Results: A Tutorial for Decision Consultants

Jeffrey M. Keisler () and Patrick S. Noonan ()
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Jeffrey M. Keisler: Management Science and Information Systems Department, College of Management, University of Massachusetts Boston, Boston, Massachusetts 02125
Patrick S. Noonan: Goizueta Business School, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia 30322

Decision Analysis, 2012, vol. 9, issue 3, 274-292

Abstract: Good analysis alone may not achieve the goals of decision analysis (DA) engagements. Good communication of the results of that analysis can help stakeholders understand, accept, and implement the recommended course of action. Practitioners can use decision-analytic principles when considering the decision of how to communicate results themselves. From this perspective, we consider a range of questions to ask in preparing for communication with the client and other stakeholders. We review standard communication practices in DA engagements. The standard practice can be improved by drawing on insights from other areas of management practice. Decision analysis has both technical and organizational features, and we discuss ways to deal with the conceptual and expressive challenges this presents. This pragmatic tutorial provides a starting point for decision analysts to develop both technical communication skills and organizational communication skills.

Keywords: communication of decision analysis insights; modeling; analysis; decision analysis; decision consulting (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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