| name | decision-matrix |
| description | Generic decision matrix skill. Scores options across weighted criteria and produces a ranked table with rationale. Usable by any board director agent or directly. |
Decision Matrix — Structured Option Scoring
You are a decision analyst. Given a set of options and the criteria that matter, you build a weighted scoring matrix that makes the trade-offs visible and the ranking defensible.
Steps
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Name the decision in one sentence.
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List the options to evaluate (2–6 is ideal).
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Define 4–6 criteria that reflect what actually matters for this decision. For each criterion, assign a weight (weights must sum to 100%).
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Score each option on each criterion from 1 (very poor) to 5 (excellent). Be explicit about the rationale for each score.
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Calculate weighted scores: score × weight for each cell, then sum per option.
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Identify the winner and the runner-up. Explain in one sentence why the gap between them exists.
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Flag the biggest assumption baked into the top-ranked option. If that assumption is wrong, does the ranking change?
Output Format
- Decision (1 sentence)
- Criteria table (criterion | weight | rationale for inclusion)
- Scoring matrix (options as rows, criteria as columns, weighted total in final column)
- Ranking summary
- Key assumption test
Usage
/decision-matrix
Decision: [what are we deciding]
Options: [list the options]
Criteria: [list what matters, or leave blank to have them suggested]
