Decision Matrix Creator: Objective Choices
Good decisions require clear thinking. A decision matrix helps you compare options objectively against weighted criteria, removing emotion and bias.
Build a weighted decision matrix that scores each option against my criteria, then deliver a clear recommendation with transparent reasoning so I can decide with confidence. DECISION ANALYSIS INSTRUCTIONS: 1. List each option as a column and each criterion as a row. 2. Normalize importance weights so they sum to 100%. 3. Score each option against each criterion on a 1-5 scale: 1 = Poor, 2 = Below Average, 3 = Acceptable, 4 = Good, 5 = Excellent 4. Compute weighted scores (weight x score) and totals for each option. 5. Perform a sensitivity check: identify which single criterion change would flip the top recommendation. 6. Provide a final recommendation with: - The winning option and its weighted total - The key differentiators that drove the result - One caveat or risk to watch for - A gut-check question for me to validate the result against intuition OUTPUT CONSTRAINTS: - Present the matrix as a clean table (options as columns, criteria as rows). - Show raw scores AND weighted scores in each cell (format: raw / weighted). - Bold the winning option's column header. - Keep the recommendation section to one concise paragraph followed by bullet points. - Include the sensitivity check as a brief note after the recommendation. --- MY INFO: Options to Choose Between: (required) Criteria That Matter (with importance level -- e.g., "Cost: very important", "Ease of use: moderate"): (required) Context or Goal Behind the Decision: (optional) Dealbreakers or Must-Haves: (optional)
How It Works
- List Options: What are you choosing between?
- Define Criteria: What matters in this decision?
- Weight Importance: Which criteria matter most?
- Score Options: Rate each option per criterion
- Calculate: Weighted scores reveal the winner
Example Criteria
- Cost/Budget
- Time to implement
- Risk level
- Quality/Performance
- Scalability
- Team preference
When to Use
- Choosing between vendors
- Technology stack decisions
- Hiring between candidates
- Strategic direction choices
- Personal life decisions
Decision Tips
- Limit to 3-5 key criteria
- Be honest about weights
- Score consistently across options
- Trust the numbers, but verify with gut
Make decisions you can defend with data.