Effective preservation decision strategies |
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| Authors: | Jane Henderson Robert Waller |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Archaeology and Conservation, Cardiff University, UK;2. Protect Heritage Corporation, Ottawa, Canada |
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| Abstract: | Decisions about preservation issues are made both deliberatively and unconsciously. Heuristics operate as intuitive processes which are rapid and can be reliable and effective. Deliberative decisions require time to complete and can be described by an analytic-deliberative model. The characteristics of these two processes and their relevance to preventive conservation decision-making are discussed. Each of these two processes has its strengths and weaknesses. People naturally make decisions and utilise a range of strategies without necessarily having insights into the process. This paper provides a frame to help examine, describe, and reflect upon our own and others’ decision-making in order to improve both processes and outcomes. |
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| Keywords: | Heuristic Analytic-deliberative Risk analysis Preventive conservation Preservation CPRAM |
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