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Decision Quality Score. Choose one real decision. This instrument does not tell you what to choose; it tests whether the decision is clear enough to learn from. Complete all seven dimensions to receive a score and one highest-leverage next step.
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01 Outcome clarityCould an outside observer tell you whether this decision worked?
The outcome is mostly subjective A metric and threshold make it resolvable
Not yet Partly Mostly Explicitly
02 Baseline beliefHave you recorded what you believe before collecting more evidence?
No probability or baseline A probability and reason are written down
Not yet Partly Mostly Explicitly
03 Real alternativesAre you comparing genuinely available options—not just yes versus no?
Only one path is being considered At least three viable paths are explicit
Not yet Partly Mostly Explicitly
04 Value and downsideHave you made the upside, cost and worst credible outcome explicit?
The tradeoff is mostly intuitive Value and downside are comparable
Not yet Partly Mostly Explicitly
05 ReversibilityDo you know what can be undone, delayed or tested at smaller scale?
The commitment is treated as binary A reversible experiment is available
Not yet Partly Mostly Explicitly
06 Update triggerHave you named evidence that would materially change your mind?
No evidence would change the plan A specific signal and threshold are written
Not yet Partly Mostly Explicitly
07 Resolution disciplineIs there a date when you will return and judge the decision?
No scheduled resolution A date, owner and review are committed
Not yet Partly Mostly Explicitly
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