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Guide to analysis and decision-making
Author: David Wilkins, principal child and family social worker, London Borough of Enfield and PhD scholar, University of Kent BIOG
Last Updated: 06 November 2012
Publication Date: 21 August 2012
Video: Watch David Wilkins' practice example here
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Introduction – defining analysis and decision-making
-What does “analysis” and “decision-making” mean?
- Links with the Professional Capabilities Framework
- Analysis that underpins rather than bookends
The benefits of good analysis and decision-making
- Defensible decision-making
- Targeted information-gathering
- Addressing the problem of confirmation bias
A model of analysis and decision-making
Explaining the model
Hypothesising
Practice example: Hypothesising
Organising information
Practice example: Using SWOT / SCOR to organise information
Decision trees
Practice example: Decision-tree
Summary
Using evidence from research
The use and power of language
- Do you use jargon?
- Practice example: Using clear written language
Positioning yourself as an expert on the child and their family
Conclusion
Practice example
Practice video - Watch David Wilkins' practice example here.
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