Decision quality is assessed across dimensions including: clarity of objectives, quality of information, range of alternatives considered, soundness of reasoning, and alignment with values. Decision-quality research shows that organizations that measure decision quality systematically outperform those that judge decisions solely by results.
Glossary
Decision Quality
Judge the process, not the luck.
In short
A framework for evaluating the rigor of a decision process independent of its outcome. A good decision can produce a bad outcome (and vice versa) due to factors beyond the decision-maker's control.
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Term
Decision Memo
The terminal artifact of a deliberation: a written record of the recommendation, the reasoning behind it, the dissents that survived debate, the assumptions it depends on, and the next steps it implies.
Definition TermDecision Paralysis
The inability to commit to a decision despite having sufficient information, typically caused by fear of regret, perceived irreversibility, or the absence of a clear decision rule.
Definition TermDecision-Outcome Feedback Loop
The practice of closing the loop between a decision and what actually happened, so advice can be scored rather than merely admired.
Definition TermDevil's Advocate Method
A formal practice in which one or more participants are explicitly tasked with arguing against a proposed plan, regardless of their personal view.
Definition TermDivergent Thinking
The creative process of generating multiple distinct solutions, perspectives, or possibilities before evaluating or narrowing them.
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