Defence relies heavily on its decision-makers.
Bad decision making costs Defence dearly. It costs us wasted time, it costs us money, and importantly it costs us morale. Most decision makers want to do the right thing, but they are often unclear about what they can or should do. A well-meaning decision-maker might make a bad decision simply through not understanding their role.
The Decision Maker's Handbook fills that information gap. It helps the reader navigate the many issues involved in making a sound decision. Armed with the knowledge in this Handbook, even difficult decisions can be made in a confident and timely manner.
This second edition of the Decision Maker's Handbook is published as part of the ADF Pay and Conditions Manual, and, for the first time, also as a separate book.
I encourage all Defence decision-makers to read this Handbook, and to use it regularly.
Sue Parr
Director General
Personnel Policy & Employment Conditions