Data-Informed Decision-Making Self-Assessment

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I actively seek out diverse data sources	1	2	3	4	5
I look for contradictory evidence	1	2	3	4	5
I identify gaps in my information	1	2	3	4	5
I question the quality of my data sources	1	2	3	4	5
I document where my information comes from	1	2	3	4	5

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I recognize my emotional reactions to data	1	2	3	4	5
I take time to examine my initial assumptions	1	2	3	4	5
I consider different ways of looking at the data	1	2	3	4	5
I acknowledge my personal biases	1	2	3	4	5
I separate facts from interpretations	1	2	3	4	5

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I consider multiple possible explanations	1	2	3	4	5
I examine my cultural and professional biases	1	2	3	4	5
I break down complex information systematically	1	2	3	4	5
I seek input from others with different perspectives	1	2	3	4	5
I document my reasoning process	1	2	3	4	5

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I recognize how past experiences influence my decisions	1	2	3	4	5
I challenge my established beliefs	1	2	3	4	5
I remain open to new approaches	1	2	3	4	5
I seek perspectives different from my own	1	2	3	4	5
I acknowledge my professional blind spots	1	2	3	4	5

Question	1	2	3	4	5
I consider both short and long-term implications	1	2	3	4	5
I assess risks systematically	1	2	3	4	5
I think about impacts on various stakeholders	1	2	3	4	5
I examine ethical implications	1	2	3	4	5
I compare multiple options objectively	1	2	3	4	5

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Data-Informed Decision-Making Self-Assessment

Input Management

Perception Awareness

Interpretation Quality

Experience and Belief Awareness

Evaluation Thoroughness

Output Quality

Question	1	2	3	4	5
I can clearly explain my decision-making process	1	2	3	4	5
I document key decision points	1	2	3	4	5
I establish clear success metrics	1	2	3	4	5
I plan for review and adjustment	1	2	3	4	5
I remain open to revising decisions based on new information	1	2	3	4	5