Decision Memo, One Page

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Write a one-page decision memo.

DECISION: [DECISION]
CONTEXT: [CONTEXT]
CONSTRAINTS: [CONSTRAINTS]
WHO DECIDES: [DECIDER]

Structure:
- Recommendation, first line, unhedged
- Why, in three bullets, strongest first
- What we give up by choosing this. Do not skip this section.
- The two alternatives considered and the specific reason each lost
- What would have to be true for this to be wrong, and when we would know
- What happens next week if this is approved

Under 500 words. No background section — [DECIDER] has the context. If you need a fact I have not given you, list it at the end under "Open questions" instead of assuming it.
Variables — replace these:
[DECISION]· The decision to be made [CONTEXT]· Relevant background [CONSTRAINTS]· Budget, time, headcount [DECIDER]· Who signs off
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CategoryBusiness & Strategy
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Difficultyintermediate
Tokens340
CreatedAug 14, 2026
UpdatedAug 14, 2026
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