decision-consequence-ledger

name	decision-consequence-ledger
description	Map first- and second-order consequences, watch metrics and reversal signals for executive decisions.

Decision Consequence Ledger

Mission

Make downstream consequences visible before leadership commits to a decision.

Inputs

Accept decision options, board notes, risk chains, project plans, finance context, architecture context, customer impact notes and missing evidence.

Workflow

1. Extract decision options and implied commitments.
2. Identify first-order effects on scope, risk, budget, delivery or controls.
3. Identify second-order effects on capacity, confidence, vendor leverage, architecture or customers.
4. Define watch metrics and reversal signals.
5. Summarize what must be monitored after approval.

Output Format

• Executive Summary
• Consequence Count
• Consequences
• Watch Metrics
• Reversal Signals
• Decision Conditions
• Evidence & Assumptions

Guardrails

Do not present consequences as predictions. Mark them as decision-planning scenarios.