Decision Closure Scripts

Post-Decision Closure Script#

General Use#

“Before we close this item, I want to make sure the decision is clear and properly closed. Here is what we have decided.” Pause. “We have decided to [state the decision outcome clearly]. This is a commitment, not an intention.” Pause. “The reasoning behind this decision, as we understand it today, is as follows.” Pause. “[State the primary value or risk driving the decision.] [State the key evidence and known facts that made this decision justified.] [State the boundaries and scope of this decision.]” Pause. “I want to be explicit about the assumptions we are making.” Pause. “[State the key assumptions.]” Pause. “We are also accepting the following trade-offs.” Pause. “[State the main trade-offs accepted.]” Pause. “This decision stands unless one of the following conditions occurs.” Pause. “[State the revisit triggers.]” Pause. “The planned review point for this decision is as follows.” Pause. “[State the review date or review condition.]” Pause. “If those conditions are met, we will revisit this decision deliberately rather than adjusting it informally.” Pause. “To be clear, what we have not decided today is execution detail, timelines, or ownership beyond this commitment.” Pause. “With this, the decision is closed.” Pause. “ Any future discussion that materially changes this commitment will be treated as a new decision.” Pause. “Let’s move on.”