Read the article: D.E.C.I.D.E.: The Effective Decision Making Framework For Tough Choices.
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The D.E.C.I.D.E. template is a useful tool for decision-making. It is an acronym that stands for:
This template is a heavy weight process which should only be used for important, irreversible, Type 1 decisions. Most decisions are NOT Type 1 decisions, but are rather reversible or relatively unimportant. For them you are better off using High Velocity Decision Making.
A clear and precise definition of the problem we are trying to solve
How would you summarise the decision in a single sentence?
Who needs to be involved in the decision making process? You could use RAPID or RACI here. RAPID is likely the best fit.
| Role | Person |
|---|---|
| Recommend | Who is driving the decision making process? Can be one or more people. |
| Agree | Any specialists who must agree to the final decision |
| Perform | The people who will do the work after a decision is made |
| Input | Anyone impacted by the decision, or with information that should go to recommenders |
| Decide | The person who will ultimately take the decision. Should be a single individual. |
When will this decision be made by? Are there any reasons behind this deadline (e.g. time for testing, marketing, partnerships etc.)? If. so, share these as well to make it clear why the timeline is makes sense.
