Influence diagrams can be an important tool in the decision making process. Beyond a simple decision tree, influence diagrams help you to understand the relationships and dependencies among the variables pertaining to your situation. The influence diagram example provided in SmartDraw gives you a starting place for building your own. Simply personalize it by changing the text to reflect the decision you are considering along with the relevant factors that could influence the outcome. You can even link to external information, such as websites and PDF documents, that could provide insight to your decision-making process.
Function
Decision
Chance / Uncertainty
Value
Deterministic
