Playbook · 25 min
One-page decision memo
Frame a consequential decision with options, evidence and a review trigger.
Run the playbook
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State the decision and deadline in one sentence.
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Separate facts, assumptions and unknowns.
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Compare two or three viable options.
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Name reversible and irreversible consequences.
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Record owner, decision and review trigger.
Copyable template
DECISION / CONTEXT / FACTS / ASSUMPTIONS / OPTIONS / TRADE-OFFS / RECOMMENDATION / OWNER / REVIEW TRIGGER