GDS-a group decision system for teams

GDS is a software package for problem resolution, discussion, and tradeoff negotiation. GDS provides a graphical interface for developing a discussion in the public view of the participants. A problem announced by a discussion leader is the starting point; it must have one or more customer criteria. Starting from there, participants propose various solutions. Solutions may be buttressed by supporting arguments or rebutted by contra arguments. Evidence can be adduced for any argument. Problem, solution, argument, and evidence nodes can have multimedia attachments, including sound and graphics. Finally a voting procedure enables the group to arrive at the best solution, based on the measure of satisfaction of the customer criteria set forth at the beginning of the discussion