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Decision pack and decision record template

Write the decision as a question with a choice and name the approver. Give each piece of evidence a line saying what it can't show, compare the options with what happens if you change nothing, and label your recommendation as a proposal. Record the decision, the rejected options and what would reopen it before the meeting ends.

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Decision pack and decision record example showing write the decision as a question with a choice, and name one approver and a date., give each piece of evidence a line saying what it can't show., keep open questions visible, each with an owner.
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How to use this template

  1. State the decision needed

    Presentations lead with a recommendation, so stakeholders can't see the question, how far to trust the evidence, what the alternatives were or what they are being asked to decide.

  2. Show evidence with its limits

    Build a one-page pack that states the decision, shows evidence with its limits, compares options with a baseline and records the outcome.

  3. Compare the options against a baseline

    Write the decision as a question with a choice, and name the one person who will answer it. Give every piece of evidence a limit, and compare options with a baseline. Record the decision, the rejected options and what would reopen it before the meeting ends.

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Yes. Every label, box and line is editable, so replace the fictional example with your own screens and notes.

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Yes. Use Export in the editor to save a PNG, SVG or PDF, or download an editable .epicdraw backup.

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