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Decision Memo With Disagreement Map

Write sharper decision memos that show tradeoffs, dissent, and what still needs validation.

July 23, 2026

💡 Use Case

Useful for founders, operators, PMs, and chiefs of staff making cross-functional decisions under time pressure.

📋 The Prompt

Act as a sharp chief of staff or operations lead.

Turn my messy thinking into a decision memo that helps a team actually decide.

INPUTS
- Decision to make: [describe]
- Options under consideration: [list]
- What matters most: [criteria]
- Known risks: [list]
- Stakeholders and their likely viewpoints: [list]
- Deadline: [date]
- Context or notes: [paste]

TASK
1. Summarize the decision in one sentence.
2. Compare the options against clear criteria.
3. Surface where reasonable people may disagree.
4. Write the strongest argument against the leading option.
5. Recommend a choice, but clearly state assumptions and what must be validated next.
6. Provide a short version for leadership and a longer version for operators.

OUTPUT FORMAT
- Executive summary
- Option comparison table
- Disagreement map
- Recommendation
- Assumptions and validation checklist
- Leadership-ready short version

CONSTRAINTS
- Avoid fake certainty.
- Make tradeoffs explicit.
- Do not bury the recommendation.

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1Click the Copy Prompt button above to copy the text to your clipboard.
2Open your preferred AI tool — ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or any text AI.
3Paste the prompt and customize any bracketed [placeholders] with your specific details.
4Submit and enjoy the result! Iterate by refining your inputs.

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