ABSTRACT
While multi-criteria decision-making by ranking can be performed by a software tool, we will in this chapter take a look at how easily decisions can be made using only pen and paper by following the Pilot Method. It is a more thorough and precise method than most other manual methods without being overly complicated. Pilot is not an acronym but refers to you being in the pilot's seat when making real-life decisions if you follow the method. The method does not rely on unrealistic assumptions about decision-makers' time and resources to achieve impeccable decisions. The Pilot Method allows you to sit in the driver's seat when you are going to make decisions that require reflection, either alone or as part of a group. In other words, you become your own decision pilot with the ability to control decision situations without too much risk of making mistakes.
