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# 8-step Decision-Making Process

The steps used to facilitate the process a capi group goes through to reach solutions to complex problems.

The eight steps are: 

1. defreeze
2. accumulate
3. deliberate
4. incubate
5. illuminate
6. accommodate
7. finalize
8. reinforce