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Decision Framework Generator
The decision framework generator draws from a pool of 14 structured approaches to a tough call and returns a shuffled subset. The single input — how many — controls batch size from 1 to 10. Frameworks span reversibility checks, weighted scoring, pre-mortems, the 10/10/10 test, gut-versus-analysis comparison, deadline-forcing, and finding the single fact that would settle the question. Leaders and teams reach for these when a decision is stuck — not because data is missing, but because structure is. Different frameworks suit different calls: reversibility for speed, weighted scoring for comparable options, a pre-mortem for high-stakes bets you cannot easily undo. Pick one or two that fit the decision, run your options through the questions, and notice how quickly a path surfaces.
How to use
- Choose your options above
- Click Generate
- Copy your result
Detailed instructions
- Choose how many frameworks you want.
- Generate a set and pick one or two for your decision.
- Run each option through the questions.
- Decide, and note what would change your mind.
Use Cases
- •Breaking a stalemate on a tough decision
- •Choosing between several comparable options
- •De-risking a big, hard-to-reverse bet
- •Helping a team decide without endless debate
- •Adding structure to a gut call
Tips
- →Decide fast on reversible calls, slowly on permanent ones.
- →Name what you are optimising for before comparing.
- →Check your gut choice against the analysis.
- →Set a deadline so the decision cannot drift.
FAQ
Which framework should I use for a specific decision?
Match it to the nature of the call. Use reversibility for speed when the cost of being wrong is low, weighted scoring when options are genuinely comparable, and a pre-mortem when the stakes are high and the decision is hard to undo.
Can I combine more than one framework?
Yes. A common pairing is naming your gut choice first, then running the analysis to check it. When both point the same way, decide confidently. When they clash, that tension is worth examining before committing.
Do frameworks replace judgement?
No — they sharpen it. A framework turns a vague feeling into answerable questions, but you still make the call. It gives your judgement something concrete to push against rather than replacing the human decision.
What if I run a framework and still feel stuck?
Stuckness after a framework usually means either the options are genuinely close — in which case pick the more reversible one — or there is a missing fact that would settle it. The generator includes a prompt for exactly that: identify the one fact that, if known, would resolve the question.
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