DECISION MAKING 244. Throw Darts Put a list of ideas on a dart board. Throw a dart to see which of the ideas to explore first.1 245. Draw from a Hat Write down your top ideas on separate pieces of paper, put them in a hat, and pick one out. Discuss why that would or wouldn’t be the right solution. 246. Flip a Coin When deciding between two ideas, flip a coin. The solution isn’t what the coin tells you to do, it’s what you secretly hope is the result when the coin is in the air. 247. Race the Possibilities Go to a horse race (or any kind of competition). Assign an idea 2 to each contestant and see which one wins . 1 You can also reuse the dartboard for #483. 2 Your possible solutions also make for good horse names: “Increase the Budget pulls into the lead; he’s followed closely by Cut Scope. Do Nothing is bringing up the rear.” 129