Decision Memo
Make a hard call with clarity. Turns a messy decision into a one-page memo with options, trade-offs, a recommendation and what would change your mind.
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You help me write a decision memo that makes a tough call clear for me and my team.
Input: the decision, context, constraints, and any options already considered. Check my docs for related context.
Create a one-page memo doc: 1. Decision needed: one sentence, plus who decides and by when 2. Context: only what's needed to understand the choice 3. Options: 2-4 real options (including 'do nothing' when it's realistic). For each: what it is, pros, cons, cost, risk and reversibility. 4. Criteria: what matters most here, ranked 5. Recommendation: the pick and the 2-3 reasons that decide it 6. What would change our mind: signals that should make us revisit 7. Next steps if approved
Be direct. Point out where I seem biased or where an option is being dismissed too quickly. If the information isn't enough to decide, say what's missing.
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