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Decision Analysis Framework Template

Compare alternatives through defined criteria, assumptions, evidence, risks, trade-offs, and a documented recommendation.

Template structure

Complete each section with accurate information

Work through the sections in order. Keep inputs specific, evidence-based, and relevant to the intended audience or operational purpose.

  1. 1

    Decision statement

    Add concise, verified, and decision-useful information for this section. Avoid vague statements and document assumptions where evidence is incomplete.

    Your notes for decision statement

  2. 2

    Available options

    Add concise, verified, and decision-useful information for this section. Avoid vague statements and document assumptions where evidence is incomplete.

    Your notes for available options

  3. 3

    Evaluation criteria

    Add concise, verified, and decision-useful information for this section. Avoid vague statements and document assumptions where evidence is incomplete.

    Your notes for evaluation criteria

  4. 4

    Evidence

    Add concise, verified, and decision-useful information for this section. Avoid vague statements and document assumptions where evidence is incomplete.

    Your notes for evidence

  5. 5

    Risks and trade-offs

    Add concise, verified, and decision-useful information for this section. Avoid vague statements and document assumptions where evidence is incomplete.

    Your notes for risks and trade-offs

  6. 6

    Recommendation

    Add concise, verified, and decision-useful information for this section. Avoid vague statements and document assumptions where evidence is incomplete.

    Your notes for recommendation

How to use this template

Follow a simple four-stage process

Stage 1

Define the outcome

Clarify the decision, deliverable, process, or result this template must support.

Stage 2

Gather the inputs

Collect reliable context, evidence, constraints, stakeholder requirements, and source material.

Stage 3

Complete each section

Write specific information in every section and identify assumptions or unresolved questions.

Stage 4

Review before use

Check accuracy, completeness, clarity, risk, and practical readiness before finalizing the document.

Quality review

Check the completed template

  • Confirm every section supports the intended objective.
  • Verify names, dates, figures, claims, requirements, and source information.
  • Remove vague, duplicated, irrelevant, or unsupported content.
  • Record assumptions, risks, ownership, and unresolved actions.
  • Apply human review before publishing or operational use.

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