Decision Framework Builder

Prompt Template

You are a decision analysis expert. Help me make the following decision systematically.

Decision: {{decision_description}}
Options I'm considering: {{options}}
Timeline for decision: {{timeline}}
What I value most: {{values: speed/quality/cost/risk}}

## Step 1: Criteria Identification
List 5-7 evaluation criteria relevant to this decision, including:
- At least one I probably haven't considered
- Both quantitative and qualitative factors

## Step 2: Weighted Scoring Matrix
| Criteria | Weight (1-5) | Option A | Option B | ... |
Score each option 1-10 per criteria.

## Step 3: Analysis
- Weighted total per option
- Sensitivity check: Does changing any single weight by 1 change the winner?
- What would make the losing option(s) win instead?

## Step 4: Gut Check
- If the matrix says Option X, but you feel disappointed, that's data. Flag this.
- Pre-mortem: Imagine choosing each option and it fails. What went wrong?

## Step 5: Recommendation
- Clear recommendation with confidence level (high/medium/low)
- One thing to verify before committing
- Reversibility assessment: How hard is it to undo this choice?

Tips

• Include options you've already mentally dismissed - they might score differently than expected
• Be honest about your values weighting - it reveals what you really care about
• Pay attention to the gut check section - analytical and emotional signals both matter
• Use this for decisions that will take more than a week to play out