Decision Meeting
Evaluate options with structured criteria, handle objections, and make a clear decision with documented owners, rationale, and deadlines.
Session
Decision Meeting
Guide the group through a structured decision process by clarifying the decision, comparing options, handling objections, and agreeing on ownership.
Facilitator guide
Set the context, then invite each participant to share their top priority before opening discussion.
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Decisions & next steps
Overview
Guide the group through a structured decision process by clarifying the decision, comparing options, handling objections, and agreeing on ownership.
Expected outcome: A documented decision, selected option, rationale, rejected alternatives, owners, and deadlines..
When to use it
- A single, important decision to make
- Choosing between competing options
- A cross-functional decision needing buy-in
Who should attend
Decision owner, team leads, subject-matter experts and stakeholders.
Preparation checklist
- State the decision in one sentence
- List the viable options in advance
- Prepare criteria for scoring
Example agenda outline
- 0:00–0:10
Decision statement
What exactly are we deciding?
- 0:10–0:25
Options review
Present the viable options.
- 0:25–0:40
Criteria and scoring
Agree criteria, then score.
- 0:40–0:55
Objection round
Surface and address objections.
- 0:55–1:10
Confirm decision
State the chosen option and why.
- 1:10–1:15
Owners and deadlines
Assign owners and next check-in.
Facilitation tips
- Agree criteria before scoring
- Run a dedicated objection round
- Document the rationale, not just the choice
Common risks
- Criteria set after scoring
- Objections ignored until later
- No documented rationale or owner
Expected outcome
A documented decision, chosen option, rationale, rejected alternatives, owners and deadlines.
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