# Decision Memo Template

Use when a decision deserves clarity before a meeting.

## Decision Title

[Short title]

## Owner

Decision owner:
Prepared by:
Date:
Deadline:

## Decision Needed

Write the decision as a question.

> Should we...?

## Context

What led to this decision? Include relevant facts, constraints, and current state.

## Goals

What does a good decision optimize for?

1.
2.
3.

## Non-Goals

What are we not trying to solve right now?

1.
2.
3.

## Options

| Option | Description | Pros | Cons | Cost / effort | Reversibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | | | | | High / Medium / Low |
| B | | | | | |
| C | | | | | |

## Recommendation

Recommended option:

Why:

What we give up:

## Risks

| Risk | Probability | Impact | Mitigation |
|---|---|---|---|
| | | | |

## Decision

Decision made:
Decision maker:
Date:

## Follow-Up Actions

| Action | Owner | Due | Success criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| | | | |

## AI Prompt

```text
Review this decision memo. Make the decision question sharper, identify missing facts, list hidden tradeoffs, and suggest a concise recommendation structure. Do not make the decision for me unless the evidence clearly supports one option.
```