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You can brainstorm objectives by gathering a broad
cross-section of people with in interest in the outcome of the
decision and asking what concerns they'd like to see addressed.
Specific questions that may be useful include:
- What are we trying to achieve by making this decision (or
revising this policy, or making this plan, or tackling this
issue)? What are the specific issues or concerns you'd like
to see addressed?
- If the list is very long, ask people to think about the
big categories of impacts that should be considered, and add
sub-bullets under them.
- Think about key stakeholders. What would they be concerned
about? Imagine you are explaining a proposed alternative to
others (manager, colleague, decision maker, etc.), what
questions would they ask?
- Ask yourself what you think would be a great alternative
(even if you consider it infeasible). What makes it
great?
- What would be a terrible alternative or outcome?
Why?
- What are the hidden agendas or political
"realities" that could thwart things despite a
great analysis? These could be important but as-yet unstated
objectives.
As a first cut, write down everything that is said.
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Brainstorm the objectives of a wide range of people
with an interest in the decision