Decision Matrix Builder

Decision Matrix Builder generates structured decision analysis tools that surface trade-offs, reduce cognitive bias, and document decision reasoning for future review.

Weighted Scoring Matrix

Collects: options (alternatives being evaluated), criteria (what matters), weights (relative importance 1-10), and scores (how each option performs on each criterion 1-10). Computes weighted scores and ranks options. Sensitivity analysis shows how the ranking changes when weights shift ±20%.

Pre-Mortem Analysis

Ask: "Imagine it's 12 months later and this decision turned out to be a disaster. What went wrong?" Generates a structured list of failure scenarios for each option and asks for probability + impact estimates. Produces expected loss per failure mode.

Second-Order Thinking

For the top-ranked option, generates "And then what?" chains for the top 3 consequences. Surfaces non-obvious second and third-order effects that single-step reasoning misses.

Regret Minimization

Jeff Bezos's framework: "Will I regret not doing this when I'm 80?" Applied as a sanity check after the matrix score to catch cases where analytical rankings conflict with values.

Devil's Advocate

Generates the strongest possible case against the top-ranked option to ensure confirmation bias isn't driving the analysis.

Output

Markdown decision document with matrix tables, sensitivity analysis chart, pre-mortem summary, and recommended option with rationale — ready for team review or personal record.