Decision.help: a new tool for Decision Making
- Date
- Wednesday 12 February 2025, 14:00-15:00
- Speaker
- Richard Hodgett
OIN THE SEMINAR HERE: https://universityofleeds.zoom.us/j/85043881136?pwd=uatRcXGmhg4votx42TKdh3gZLch8Rp.1
Decision.help: a new tool for Decision Making
Richard Hodgett1, Stephen Shillitoe1, David Palma1
1 Centre for Decision Research, Leeds University Business School
Abstract
Decision.Help is an advanced online decision support system currently being developed at Leeds. It offers an intuitive and user-friendly implementation of SURE, a Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis method that allows for uncertainty. The platform is designed to assist users in making well-informed decisions, whether it's choosing a car to buy, selecting a holiday destination, finding a flat to rent, deciding on a job offer, or even making significant corporate investment decisions.
In this session, we will provide a brief introduction to the project, followed by a live demonstration showcasing the tool's capabilities and user interface. We welcome any feedback on (i) the interface and usability, and (ii) potential research avenues and the data required for them. We believe that the new tool will open up exciting research opportunities, such as understanding how individuals conceptualise decisions, generate alternatives, and re-evaluate their choices, among other aspects.
We greatly appreciate your attendance and input on how the tool could be used.
The Speaker
Dr. Richard Hodgett holds a master's and PhD in engineering. Formerly an Innovation Specialist, he joined Leeds University Business School a decade ago to establish the master's in business analytics and decision sciences. After leading this program, he became the director of student education for the Management department. He has secured funding from EPSRC, ESRC, InnovateUK, and the EU for collaborative industry projects, mostly to develop practical tools. In 2023, Richard became the MBA director to lead and expand the MBA portfolio.