These acronyms aren’t new, but they are worth revisiting:

ALF (Always Listen First): Used in training sessions and counseling, this is simply a polite thing to do.

BRAN (Benefits, Risks, Alternatives, Nothing): Useful for deciding on a proposed course of action in business. What are the benefits, potential risks, and alternative courses of action?

GROW (Goals, Reality, Options, Will): Often used in life coaching sessions, these are factors involved in self-improvement.

IDEA (Identify, Design, Execute, Augment): A planning strategy to first identify the relevant issues, then design a course of action, execute the plan, and adjust or add to it as necessary.