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Dynamic Decisions

A community-written study guide covering every topic on this event's official test plan. Sign in to contribute to a section.

1Problem Solving Strategies

44% of exam

A clear strategy makes problem solving easier.

  • Steps: define, gather info, generate options, choose, act, evaluate.
  • Break big problems into smaller parts.
  • Consider multiple solutions.
  • Reflection improves future decisions.

2Effective Decision Making

32% of exam

Good decisions weigh options carefully.

  • Identify the decision and gather information.
  • List pros and cons of each choice.
  • Consider consequences before deciding.
  • Evaluate results afterward.

3Leader/Leadership Skills

8% of exam

Leadership skills help guide a team.

  • Communication, integrity, and responsibility are core traits.
  • Leaders motivate and set an example.
  • Good leaders listen and delegate.
  • Leadership can be learned and practiced.

4Thinking Skills

8% of exam

Strong thinking skills support decisions.

  • Critical thinking analyzes and evaluates information.
  • Distinguish facts from opinions.
  • Avoid bias and logical errors.
  • Creative thinking generates new ideas.

5Generating Ideas

8% of exam

Generating ideas fuels problem solving.

  • Brainstorming produces many options without judgment.
  • Divergent thinking expands possibilities.
  • Build on others' ideas.
  • More ideas lead to better solutions.

Member-written study notes, not official HOSA competition material. Topic titles and exam weights come from the official Dynamic Decisions guidelines.