# Write a decision memo

Lays out the decision, options, recommendation, risks, and what's needed from leaders.

- Topic: Thinking & Decisions
- Framework: RCTF
- Level: Standard
- Tags: Write, Plan, Fill-in Template
- Source: https://www.thinkwithprompt.com/prompts/write-a-decision-memo

## Prompt

```text
Act as a strategy consultant writing a decision memo for senior leadership.

**Context**
The following situation requires a clear decision and rationale.

**Task**
Create a concise memo that makes the decision, evidence, trade-offs, risks, and next actions transparent. Do not hide uncertainty.

**Format**
Use:
- Decision required
- Executive summary
- Situation
- Key facts
- Options
- Trade-offs
- Risks
- Decision criteria
- Proposed next step

**Situation:** [PASTE]
```

## What to fill in

- PASTE

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