Decision Template

Maximum 1500 words. Provide links to supporting documentation inline.

1. Fill in the RAPID header block.
2. Write the Problem statement
3. [Optional] draft the Context block
4. Define the Principles we must follow in making this decision
5. Define the Dimensions we will measure the options against
6. Develop the Options
7. Ensure the Context block has all necessary background information
8. Write the Recommendation
9. Delete these instructions

Recommendation / Decision

Start with the point. What is the recommendation/decision and why? Keep it brief. 2-3 sentences max.

Problem statement

Explain clearly and succinctly what the problem is that we are trying to solve with this decision and why we need to make this decision now. Keep it brief (two to three sentences max).

Context

What context is necessary to understand the options? Link to supporting documents as necessary.

Principles

What principles must we follow in making this decision? In other words, what are we optimising for?

Dimensions

What dimensions will we measure the options against? Your choice of dimension will have a big influence on your decision. Be rigorous and comprehensive in your choice (breadth is important). Limit yourself to 3-5 dimensions to focus on what matters (quantity of dimensions is not important).

Options

What options have been considered and how do they stack up against one another? Use a RAG score as you assess each dimension of performance for each option.

Option 1

One paragraph summary, followed by relevant details

Option 2

One paragraph summary, followed by relevant details

Option 3

One paragraph summary, followed by relevant details

Option 4

One paragraph summary, followed by relevant details

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  <div class="highlight"><pre tabindex="0" class="chroma"><code class="language-Markdown" data-lang="Markdown"><span class="line"><span class="cl"><span class="gh"># Decision Template

Maximum 1500 words. Provide links to supporting documentation inline. <instructions> 1. Fill in the RAPID header block. 2. Write the Problem statement 3. [Optional] draft the Context block 4. Define the Principles we must follow in making this decision 5. Define the Dimensions we will measure the options against 6. Develop the Options 7. Ensure the Context block has all necessary background information 8. Write the Recommendation 9. Delete these instructions </instructions> | Date | | | — | — | | Recommend | | | Agree | | | Perform | | | Input | | | Decide | | | Status | DRAFT|RECOMMENDED|DECIDED | ### Recommendation / Decision Start with the point. What is the recommendation/decision and why? Keep it brief. 2-3 sentences max. ### Problem statement Explain clearly and succinctly what the problem is that we are trying to solve with this decision and why we need to make this decision now. Keep it brief (two to three sentences max). ### Context What context is necessary to understand the options? Link to supporting documents as necessary. ### Principles What principles must we follow in making this decision? In other words, what are we optimising for? ### Dimensions What dimensions will we measure the options against? Your choice of dimension will have a big influence on your decision. Be rigorous and comprehensive in your choice (breadth is important). Limit yourself to 3-5 dimensions to focus on what matters (quantity of dimensions is not important). ## Options What options have been considered and how do they stack up against one another? Use a RAG score as you assess each dimension of performance for each option. ### Option 1 One paragraph summary, followed by relevant details | Dimension | Analysis | Rating | Notes | | — | — | — | — | | | | | | | | | | | ### Option 2 One paragraph summary, followed by relevant details | Dimension | Analysis | Rating | Notes | | — | — | — | — | | | | | | | | | | | ### Option 3 One paragraph summary, followed by relevant details | Dimension | Analysis | Rating | Notes | | — | — | — | — | | | | | | | | | | | ### Option 4 One paragraph summary, followed by relevant details | Dimension | Analysis | Rating | Notes | | — | — | — | — | | | | | | | | | | |