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---
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
---
## 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/
---
## Output Format
```markdown
# 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]
```
