weighted-scorecard

name	weighted-scorecard
description	Use when a structured evaluation needs more detail than a simple decision matrix, especially for procurement, partner selection, or service qualification. Use when applying the Weighted Scorecard consulting method and when a user asks for Weighted Scorecard, method execution, structured diagnosis, or action planning.
license	Apache-2.0

Weighted Scorecard

Use this skill to run Weighted Scorecard as a practical consulting method, not as a generic framework explanation.

Method Notes

• Use eligibility gates before weighted scoring.
• Add scoring anchors so reviewers score consistently.

Required Inputs

Collect or infer these inputs before execution:

• evaluation object
• criteria
• weights
• evidence and scoring scale

If an input is missing, do not block automatically. Mark it as missing, state the assumption used, and add a validation action.

When Not To Use

Do not use before options, criteria, scoring scales, and evidence are comparable. Do not let a strong total score average away a mandatory requirement or a decision-critical unknown.

Adjacent Methods

• decision-matrix: one-time choice with explicit tradeoffs.
• rice-scoring: Reach/Impact/Confidence/Effort backlog.
• wsjf-prioritization: delay-cost sequencing.

Step-by-Step Execution

Step	Required input	How to execute	Output
Set eligibility gates	Minimum requirements, risk constraints, must-have criteria.	Define pass/fail gates before weighted scoring.	Eligibility gate list.
Define dimensions	Evaluation goal, stakeholders, decision criteria.	Choose weighted dimensions and scoring anchors.	Scorecard rubric.
Collect evidence	Vendor/option data, interviews, proposals, references.	Attach evidence to each option and criterion.	Evidence pack.
Score and normalize	Rubric and evidence pack.	Score every option consistently and calculate weighted totals.	Weighted scorecard.
Decide with caveats	Scores, gates, risks, sensitivity.	Recommend winner, reserve option, or further diligence.	Decision and caveats.

Output Template

### 1. Purpose And Eligibility
Evaluation purpose:
Entities:
Must-pass gates:
Evidence cut-off:

### 2. Dimensions And Anchors
| Dimension | Weight | Scoring anchor | Evidence standard |
|---|---|---|---|
|  |  |  |  |

### 3. Scores
| Entity | Dimension scores | Normalized total | Evidence gaps |
|---|---|---|---|
|  |  |  |  |

### 4. Sensitivity And Governance
Recommendation:
Sensitivity:
Override rule:
Review / approval owner:

### Evidence And Next Decision
- Confirmed facts:
- Assumptions:
- Missing evidence:
- Next action, owner, and timing:
- Expected signal and decision threshold:

Quality Gate

• Produce the method-specific outputs for Purpose And Eligibility, Dimensions And Anchors, Scores; do not substitute a generic framework summary.
• Tie every material score, causal claim, or stakeholder judgment to evidence or label it as an assumption.
• Include at least one disconfirming check, sensitivity, alternative explanation, or failure condition appropriate to the method.
• Convert the result into a named action or decision with an owner or stakeholder, timing, and observable signal.
• State missing inputs and the smallest validation action instead of inventing precision.
• Keep wording professional and plain enough that a smart non-specialist can use the output directly.