Decision Memo Template (1–2 pages)

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Structure

1. Decision: the exact choice required
2. Context: why now, what changed
3. Options: 2–4 realistic alternatives
4. Assumptions: what must be true
5. Trade-offs: risks and failure modes
6. Recommendation: why this option wins
7. Next steps: owners, milestones, evidence gaps

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Decision:
Context:
Options:
Assumptions:
Risks/Trade-offs:
Recommendation:
Next steps: