Decision Context
Who decides? Why now? What happens if the decision is wrong? This frame sets the stage for understanding the stakes and the actors involved.
Clarity on decision context ensures objectives and priorities are explicit before analyzing options.
Decision Alternatives
Option A: Summarize first alternative. Option B: Summarize second alternative. Option C: Summarize third alternative. Avoid technical details or equations.
Alternatives are distinct, mutually exclusive decisions being compared in practical terms.
Uncertainty & Assumptions
What is uncertain? Identify variables that could change the decision outcome or introduce risk.
What is estimated? Document all figures, projections, and ranges that are not directly observed.
What is fixed? List assumptions and constants explicitly to signal credibility of the analysis.
Results & Recommendation
Which option best balances risk, cost, and performance? Why is this recommended? State the dominant option or trade-off and the risk being accepted.
Give managers and decision-makers an executive summary of why this choice achieves the most robust result given today’s knowledge.
What Would Change the Recommendation?
Highlight key variables, events, or assumptions that would flip the decision. This helps managers monitor for changes and revisit recommendations appropriately.
This section is visually distinctive — it’s the signature of adaptive, evidence-driven decision practice.
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