Suggested Citation:
"VI Case Studies of Decisions in Action." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Advancing the Art and Science of Decision-Making: A Guide. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29265.
You have read the strategies and the associated philosophy behind them but would like to see these concepts applied in context in the real world. You have come to the right section. Here are six decision dissections that delve into the details of tough decisions that were made at different agencies. The topics for these cases vary, including scenarios such as megaproject maintenance of traffic battles, major infrastructure collapse, and significant changes to federal safety regulations in vehicles. These stories highlight how some of the strategies in this guide can be effective and used practically.
Suggested Citation:
"VI Case Studies of Decisions in Action." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Advancing the Art and Science of Decision-Making: A Guide. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29265.
Suggested Citation:
"VI Case Studies of Decisions in Action." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Advancing the Art and Science of Decision-Making: A Guide. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29265.
Suggested Citation:
"VI Case Studies of Decisions in Action." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Advancing the Art and Science of Decision-Making: A Guide. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29265.
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