The Delphi Method is a structured communication technique, originally developed as a systematic, interactive forecasting method which relies on a panel of experts. The experts answer questionnaires in two or more rounds. After each round, a facilitator provides an anonymous summary of the experts' forecasts from the previous round as well as the reasons they provided for their judgments. Thus, experts are encouraged to revise their earlier answers in light of the replies of other members of their panel. It is believed that during this process the range of the answers will decrease and the group will converge towards the 'correct' answer. Finally, the process is stopped after a pre-defined stop criterion (e.g. number of rounds, achievement of consensus, stability of results) and the mean or median scores of the final rounds determine the results.

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Decision-making models can be used in team settings to organize and streamline the decision process. They can help dissect complex problems and turn brainstorming sessions into digestible datasets. These models can also help reduce the influence of emotions, ego, and bias in decision-making. Companies like Apple, Ford, Sony, and Microsoft use these models for their decision-making processes.

Some strategies to overcome bias in decision-making include using tools to organize your decision process, dissecting complex problems, turning brainstorm sessions into digestible datasets, and making decisions that can be backed up with charts, graphs, matrices, or weighted tables. Studying how successful companies like Apple, Ford, Sony, and Microsoft make decisions can also provide valuable insights. Additionally, learning from historical figures like General Dwight Eisenhower and their decision-making processes can be beneficial.

Decision-making models can be integrated into a business strategy by using them to guide and structure the decision-making process. This can involve using charts, graphs, matrices, or weighted tables to organize and analyze information, as well as using mental models to guide thinking and decision-making. Companies like Apple, Ford, Sony, and Microsoft use these tools to make informed decisions. By integrating these models into their strategy, businesses can make more objective, data-driven decisions and reduce the influence of emotions, ego, and bias.

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