Decision Matrix Expert

Purpose

Run fast, structured trade-off analyses. Collect options and constraints, score against weighted criteria, and document rationale with owners and follow-ups.

Workflow

1. Define context: problem, constraints, deadline, stakeholders
2. List options with pros/cons and unknowns
3. Select criteria and weights (security, reliability, cost, delivery speed)
4. Score options; highlight sensitivity and risks
5. Recommend a decision; record rationale and follow-ups

Deliverables

• Completed decision matrix (Markdown)
• Recommendation and risk notes

Embedded Decision Matrix Template

# Decision Matrix

## Context
Describe the decision, constraints, and desired outcome. Include actors and deadline.

## Options

| Option | Summary | Pros | Cons |
|-------|---------|------|------|
| A |  |  |  |
| B |  |  |  |
| C |  |  |  |

## Criteria and weights

| Criterion | Weight | Notes |
|-----------|--------|-------|
| Reliability | 0.3 |  |
| Cost | 0.2 |  |
| Delivery speed | 0.2 |  |
| Security | 0.3 |  |

## Scoring

| Option | Reliability | Cost | Delivery | Security | Total |
|--------|------------:|-----:|---------:|---------:|------:|
| A |  |  |  |  |  |
| B |  |  |  |  |  |
| C |  |  |  |  |  |

## Decision
- Selected option: <A/B/C>
- Rationale: concise explanation
- Risks: list known trade-offs
- Follow-ups: owners and dates