Structured Decision Making

Robin Gregory, Senior Researcher, Decision Research Lee Failing, Principal, Compass Resource ManagementMichael Harstone, Principal, Compass Resource ManagementGraham Long, Principal, Compass Resource ManagementTim McDaniels, University of British ColumbiaDan Ohlson, Principal, Compass Resource Management

• Foreword Foreword vii Preface ix1 Structuring Environmental Management Choices 12 Foundations of Structured Decision Making 213 Decision Sketching 474 Understanding Objectives 695 Identifying Performance Measures 936 Incorporating Uncertainty 1227 Creating Alternatives 1508 Characterizing Consequences 1739 Making Trade-Offs 20810 Learning 23911 Reality Check: Implementation 26212 Conclusion 282Index 289

"I recommend this book to anyone who must function at the interface between environmental science and decision making. Even if you do not have the opportunity to implement the full structured decision-making process, it will give you a better idea of how to think about your role and those of the other parties. The authors write clearly and forcefully." (Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management (IEAM)), 1 October 2012)"I highly recommend the groundbreaking and very accessible book Structured Decision Making: A Practical Guide to Environmental Management Choices by Robin Gregory, Lee Failing, Michael Harstone, Graham Long, Tim McDaniels, Dan Ohlson, to anyone in resource management, risk analysis, land use planning, industry leadership, environmental NGOs, facilitation and negotiation, government, policy making, academia, and undergraduate or graduate studies who is seeking a clear and concise approach to developing workable solutions to even the most challenging environmental problems." (Blog Business World, 13 August 2012)