hard-choice-model

name	hard-choice-model
description	Use the hard choice model to classify a decision by impact and ease of comparison. Use when deciding whether to move quickly, refine options, gain confidence, or apply a decision matrix.
license	MIT
metadata	{"author":"itzcull"}

Hard Choice Model

Overview

A decision-making tool to help understand the nature of a decision based on two key factors:

• Impact of the decision
• Ease of comparing options

How to Use It

Decision Types

1. No-brainer

   • Low impact
   • Easy to compare options
   • "Move fast and go with your gut feeling"

2. Apples/Oranges Choice

   • Low impact
   • Difficult to compare options
   • Refine options based on what's truly important

3. Big Choice

   • High impact
   • Easy to compare options
   • "Need to gain confidence before making the decision"

4. Hard Choice

   • High impact
   • Difficult to compare options
   • Recommended to use a decision matrix to evaluate options

Visual Representation

Source

"Mental models for designers" by Wes O'Haire

Key Takeaway

Categorizing your decision helps you choose the most appropriate approach to making it.

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Source: https://untools.co/hard-choice-model/