Decision Making Framework
Multi-criteria decisions benefit from structured decomposition. Forcing second-order thinking and risk assessment prevents the model from anchoring on the most obvious choice.
Help me make a decision by thinking through it systematically. Decision: {{decision_description}} Options: {{options}} Key priorities: {{priorities}} Analyze this step by step: 1. Restate the decision and what a good outcome looks like 2. For each option, list the pros and cons relative to my priorities 3. Identify risks and unknowns for each option 4. Consider second-order effects (what happens 6-12 months after choosing each option) 5. Weigh the trade-offs and recommend the best option with your reasoning Analysis:
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Multi-criteria decisions benefit from structured decomposition. Forcing second-order thinking and risk assessment prevents the model from anchoring on the most obvious choice.
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