Decision record template
Decision record template
NNNN. Title of the decision
Status
Proposed | Accepted | Rejected | Superseded by NNNN
Date
YYYY-MM-DD
Deciders
Who made the decision.
Context
The situation and the forces at play. What problem needs a decision, and what constraints apply. Link the research.
Decision
What was decided, in one or two plain sentences.
Options considered
- Option A: what it is.
- Option B: what it is.
- Option C: what it is.
Trade-off analysis
Compare the options on the criteria that matter here. Say why the chosen one wins and what it gives up.
Consequences
What becomes easier, what becomes harder, and what the decision now rules out.
Action items
- Concrete follow-up, with an owner.