tomevault-io aget-make-decision
Make decisions with documented rationale, authority verification, and communication plan. Creates decision records for audit trail.
Instructions
When this skill is invoked:
Verify Authority
- Check if decision is within authority scope
- Identify if escalation needed
- Note delegation if applicable
Analyze Options
- Document options considered
- Evaluate pros/cons
- Assess risks per option
Make Decision
- Select option
- Document rationale
- Note trade-offs accepted
Plan Communication
- Identify stakeholders
- Determine communication method
- Draft key messages
Create Decision Record
- ADR-style documentation
- Enable future reference
- Support audit requirements
Output Format
# Decision Record: [Title]
**Date**: [YYYY-MM-DD]
**Decision Maker**: [Agent/Role]
**Status**: [Proposed / Accepted / Superseded]
---
## Context
[What situation requires this decision]
---
## Decision
**We will**: [Clear statement of decision]
---
## Authority
| Check | Status |
|-------|--------|
| Within scope | [Yes/No/Escalate] |
| Delegation | [N/A or source] |
---
## Options Considered
| Option | Pros | Cons | Risk |
|--------|------|------|------|
| [Option 1] | [+] | [-] | [Risk] |
| [Option 2] | [+] | [-] | [Risk] |
| **Selected** | | | |
---
## Rationale
[Why this option was chosen over alternatives]
---
## Trade-offs Accepted
- [What we're giving up]
- [What we're gaining]
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## Communication Plan
| Stakeholder | Method | Timing | Key Message |
|-------------|--------|--------|-------------|
| [Who] | [Email/Meeting/etc.] | [When] | [What to convey] |
---
## Consequences
- [Expected outcome 1]
- [Potential risk to monitor]
Constraints
- C1: NEVER make decisions exceeding authority scope — authority boundaries must be respected
- C2: NEVER skip rationale documentation — decisions need audit trail
- C3: NEVER communicate decisions without stakeholder identification — wrong audience creates confusion
Related
- SKILL-025: aget-make-decision specification
- ONTOLOGY_executive.yaml: Decision, Authority, Communication concepts
- CAP-EXE-001: Decision Making capability
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