Decision Framing Canvas (Interactive Template)

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Use this canvas to move a decision from vague discussion to a clear, measurable plan. Align stakeholders, identify the evidence you need, design quick tests or analyses, and record how you will measure outcomes. Aim for a focused 30–60 minute session to complete the initial frame; update it as you learn.

", "SubmitLabel": "Save Decision Frame", "SuccessMessage": "Decision frame saved. You can return to update it or link it to related projects, datasets, or experiments.", "DataType": "decision_framing_canvas", "SchemaVersion": 1, "Fields": [ { "Key": "DecisionStatement", "Label": "Decision statement (what must be decided?)", "FieldType": "text", "Required": true, "HelpText": "Write a single clear sentence that describes the decision. Include a date or milestone when the decision must be made (e.g., 'Choose vendor for X by 2026-09-30')." }, { "Key": "DecisionDeadline", "Label": "Decision deadline (by when)", "FieldType": "text", "Required": false, "HelpText": "Calendar date, sprint, or milestone that bounds the decision. Helpful when prioritizing evidence collection." }, { "Key": "WhyItMatters", "Label": "Why it matters (outcomes at stake)", "FieldType": "textarea", "Required": true, "HelpText": "Summarize what success looks like and what failure costs: customer impact, financials, operations, compliance, strategic outcomes. Be concise." }, { "Key": "Stakeholders", "Label": "Stakeholders & affected groups", "FieldType": "textarea", "Required": true, "HelpText": "List people, teams, customers or partners who should be involved, consulted, or informed. Note their primary interest or concern." }, { "Key": "DecisionOwner", "Label": "Decision owner (who will decide)", "FieldType": "text", "Required": true, "HelpText": "Name the individual or group accountable for the final decision. Clarify escalation path if needed." }, { "Key": "Alternatives", "Label": "Alternatives / options considered", "FieldType": "textarea", "Required": true, "HelpText": "List each option briefly, including the status quo (do nothing) and any hybrid approaches." }, { "Key": "KeyEvidence", "Label": "Key evidence & data required", "FieldType": "textarea", "Required": true, "HelpText": "Be specific: which metrics, customer signals, experiments, benchmarks, or datasets will help compare options? Prioritize the most critical evidence." }, { "Key": "DataSources", "Label": "Data sources and owners", "FieldType": "textarea", "Required": false, "HelpText": "Where will the evidence come from? Who owns or can provide each dataset or study? Note access constraints." }, { "Key": "LeadingMetrics", "Label": "Leading metrics (early signals)", "FieldType": "textarea", "Required": false, "HelpText": "Small, early indicators that suggest whether a chosen action is on the right track (e.g., trial conversion rate, onboarding completion)." }, { "Key": "LaggingMetrics", "Label": "Lagging metrics (outcome measures)", "FieldType": "textarea", "Required": false, "HelpText": "The ultimate success metrics you will use to evaluate the decision (e.g., revenue, defect rate, NPS). Define units and targets when possible." }, { "Key": "RisksAssumptions", "Label": "Risks, assumptions & sensitivities", "FieldType": "textarea", "Required": false, "HelpText": "List critical assumptions, how sensitive outcomes are to them, and mitigation or test strategies." }, { "Key": "RecommendedAnalysis", "Label": "Recommended analysis, experiment or model", "FieldType": "textarea", "Required": false, "HelpText": "Describe the specific analysis, experiment, or modelling approach that will generate the evidence you need. Include rough sample size, timeline, and success criteria for quick experiments." }, { "Key": "ImplementationPlan", "Label": "Implementation & monitoring plan", "FieldType": "textarea", "Required": false, "HelpText": "If an option is selected, outline the initial implementation steps, owners, milestone checks, and monitoring cadence." }, { "Key": "CommunicationPlan", "Label": "Communication plan and next steps", "FieldType": "textarea", "Required": false, "HelpText": "Who needs to know what, when, and by whom? Note immediate actions after the decision and short-term follow-ups." }, { "Key": "DecisionConfidence", "Label": "Current confidence level", "FieldType": "scale", "Required": false, "HelpText": "Rate current confidence that you can choose and succeed with an option (1 = very low, 10 = very high). Use this to prioritize further evidence work.", "Min": 1, "Max": 10 }, { "Key": "ExampleCompletedCanvas", "Label": "Example completed canvas (optional)", "FieldType": "textarea", "Required": false, "HelpText": "Use this area to paste or view a short example canvas for guidance. Keep examples brief and focused on structure rather than detail." } ] }