ocr: D.E.C.I.D.E, INDIVIDUAL DECISION - -MAKING PROCESS Define and clarify the decision to be made. E. Engage your brain to gather pertinent information. Create many solutions by using open-ended thinking and brainstorming. integrate and merge similar ideas and prioritize. Discern or select a solution by looking at its strengths and weaknesses and your willingness to put the selected solution into action. Embark by making a step-by-step. plan that will help you act successtully on the solution or alternative you have chosen.