decision-log

name	decision-log
description	Document major decisions made
role_groups	["leadership"]
jtbd	Important decisions get made and the context is lost. This provides a decision template, prompts for context/options/rationale, links to supporting materials, and saves to a searchable decision log so you can reference why choices were made.
time_investment	15-20 minutes per decision

Purpose

Maintain searchable log of major decisions with full context and rationale.

Usage

• /decision-log [decision] - Document specific decision
• /decision-log list - View all logged decisions

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Steps

1. Prompt for decision details:

   • What was decided?
   • What were the options?
   • Who was involved?

2. Document context:

   • Why was this decision needed?
   • What factors influenced it?
   • What information was considered?

3. Capture rationale:

   • Why this choice?
   • What trade-offs were accepted?
   • What risks acknowledged?

4. Save decision record in 06-Resources/Decisions/

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Output Format

# Decision: [Title]

**Date:** [Today]
**Deciders:** [Names]
**Status:** Decided

## Context
[Why was this decision needed?]

## Options Considered
1. [Option 1] - Pros/Cons
2. [Option 2] - Pros/Cons

## Decision
We chose [Option] because [rationale].

## Trade-offs Accepted
- [Trade-off 1]

## Follow-up Actions
- [ ] [Action 1] - Owner: [Name]