This tour discusses the decision process backdrop, what to watch out for, and how to handle major difficulties. These points illustrate the unique context of decisionmaking in Reclamation. Success isn't whether we build a facility, it's whether we meet people's needs, taking into account their diverse values . Decisionmakers Who will make and take responsibility for decisions needs to be agreed on. Decision Concepts Bring these concepts out of the background and conscientiously use them to solve problems.
Partners Provide the resources, spread the risk , and ensure support.
Focus on the opposition and work with their concerns to gain grudging acceptance. The game of power cannot be ignored or black boxed. Political concerns and influences are an intregal part of the process. The philosophy behind our actions and role. Agendas Overt as well as hidden agendas need to be explicitly considered.