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Decide — Structured Decision Making
Rational decisions through structured frameworks and evaluation methods
When to Use?
- Choosing between options
- Need a pro/con list
- Multi-criteria decision
- Uncertain about important decisions
Trigger words: decide, choose, compare, evaluate, weigh
Frameworks
1. Pro/Con Matrix (Simple)
Quick decisions between 2 options.
PRO A: CON A:
- Advantage 1 - Disadvantage 1
- Advantage 2 - Disadvantage 2
PRO B: CON B:
- Advantage 1 - Disadvantage 1
- Advantage 2 - Disadvantage 2
Recommendation: [A/B] because [reasoning]
2. Weighted Scoring (Complex)
Multi-criteria decisions with weighting.
| Criterion | Weight | Option A | Score A | Option B | Score B |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criterion 1 | 30% | 8 | 2.4 | 6 | 1.8 |
| Criterion 2 | 25% | 7 | 1.75 | 9 | 2.25 |
| TOTAL | 100% | - | X.XX | - | X.XX |
Process:
- Collect criteria
- Assign weights (sum = 100%)
- Rate options (1-10 scale)
- Calculate scores (rating x weight)
- Compare and recommend
3. Decision Tree (Sequential)
Decisions with clear if-then paths:
- Define starting question
- First branch (most important criterion)
- Next level (second most important)
- Down to final option
4. Scenario Analysis (Uncertainty)
Best Case (X% probability):
Outcome: +Y points -> Expected value: +Z
Realistic Case (X%):
Outcome: +Y -> Expected value: +Z
Worst Case (X%):
Outcome: -Y -> Expected value: -Z
Total expected value: [Sum]
5. Eisenhower Matrix (Prioritization)
URGENT NOT URGENT
IMPORTANT 1. DO 2. PLAN
NOT IMPORTANT 3. DELEGATE 4. ELIMINATE
Quality Checklist
Check before final recommendation:
- All relevant criteria identified?
- User values considered?
- Long-term effects considered?
- Risks identified and evaluated?
- Bias check performed?
- Reversibility assessed?
Best Practices
Defining Criteria
- Specific and measurable
- Not too many (3-7 ideal)
- Independent of each other
Weighting
- Sum = 100%
- Most important criterion >= 25%
- No weights < 5%
Recommendation
- Clear and reasoned
- Mention alternatives
- Name risks
- Consider reversibility
Workflow & Procedure
1. User request
2. Understand decision
3. Identify options (2-5)
4. Choose framework
5. Collect criteria
6. Apply framework
7. Bias check (optional)
8. Make recommendation
9. Document reasoning
Changelog
1.0.0 (2026-03-15)
- Ported from BACH v3.8.0
Ported from BACH v3.8.0 | Standalone Version