Decision Brief

What this solves

This workflow replaces indecision and circular debate with a short brief that recommends a path and a reversible next action.

Copy-ready prompt block

Create a one-page decision brief.

Decision: [question]
Options: [A, B, C]
Criteria: [cost, speed, risk, upside]
Constraints: [budget, deadline, team capacity]

Output requirements:
- Score each option 1-5 by criteria
- List top risks and mitigations
- Recommend one option with confidence level
- Include first 7-day action plan

Execution steps

1. Define the decision in one sentence.
2. List only viable options, not wish-list ideas.
3. Run the prompt and challenge weak assumptions.
4. Choose the recommendation and assign owner for day-one action.

Expected output format

Decision Summary
...

Option Scores
A: Cost x, Speed x, Risk x, Upside x
B: ...
C: ...

Top Risks + Mitigations
- ...

Recommendation
Chosen option:
Confidence:
Why:

7-Day Action Plan
Day 1-2:
Day 3-5:
Day 6-7:

Concrete example

A team choosing between hiring, outsourcing, or automating support selects automation first because it reduces repeat volume fastest with lower fixed cost, while outsourcing becomes the fallback if SLA risk rises.