DODAR
Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30
CORE DEFINITION
A structured decision-making model originating from the aviation industry, used for rapid decision-making in emergency situations. It consists of five steps: - D (Diagnose): Identify the problem - O (Options): List possible courses of action - D (Decide): Choose the best option - A (Assign): Clarify who is responsible for executing what tasks - R (Review): Monitor execution effectiveness and adjust as necessary.
SCAFFOLDING EFFECT
Reduce cognitive load
Rapid decision-making and clear responsibility. DODAR is particularly suitable for high time-pressure situations, helping teams remain calm, systematically analyze problems, and act quickly in emergencies, while ensuring decisions remain effective through the review step.
Anchor fast decisions
A structured decision-making model originating from the aviation industry, used in situations with high time pressure and the need for rapid decisions. The five steps—Diagnose, Options, Decide, Assign, Review—ensure both systematic decision-making and clear responsibility, while the review step ensures decisions remain effective. The mechanism is to use a process to counter 'cognitive short-circuiting under stress'.
MINIMUM ACTION
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- en.wikipedia.orghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilot_decision_makingverified
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