The SPARROWCALL Decision-making aide-memoire

SPARROWCALL is a decision-making methodology developed by IPAS Australia. It is designed to address different types of decisions and the environments in which they occur, particularly focusing on complex problems where time constraints are significant.

The SPARROWCALL methodology distils a structured approach to decision-making, aiming to improve problem-solving efficiency and prevent repeated mistakes by facilitating learning from past experiences. When compared to other decision-making methods, SPARROWCALL has wide utility and can be used in any situation.

SPARROWCALL is useful for various setting, including businesses, teams and individuals. It can also be tailored for specific demographics, such as young people or female decision-makers.

For high-pressure situations where information is limited and quick decisions are necessary, an abbreviated format called SPROCET is available and which is usually used by experienced operators in what would be their normal high-risk and dynamic work environment where quickly identifying threats and stressors and making dynamic risk assessments are part of a person's normal decision-making process.