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    Playbook · 25 min

    One-page decision memo

    Frame a consequential decision with options, evidence and a review trigger.

    Run the playbook

    1. 1

      State the decision and deadline in one sentence.

    2. 2

      Separate facts, assumptions and unknowns.

    3. 3

      Compare two or three viable options.

    4. 4

      Name reversible and irreversible consequences.

    5. 5

      Record owner, decision and review trigger.

    Copyable template

    DECISION / CONTEXT / FACTS / ASSUMPTIONS / OPTIONS / TRADE-OFFS / RECOMMENDATION / OWNER / REVIEW TRIGGER