Develop a board decision matrix
Help a board weigh a decision against explicit criteria.
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Prompt template
Build a decision matrix comparing the options below against the criteria. Score each option qualitatively (High/Medium/Low) with a one-line justification. Do not invent evidence. End with 2-3 questions the board should ask before deciding. Decision: {{decision}} Options: {{options}} Criteria: {{criteria}}
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Human review checklist
Tick each before you send or publish the output.
When to use this prompt
Reach for this prompt when you need to help a board weigh a decision against explicit criteria. It's designed for CEO, Trustee. Typically used within Governance work.
Draft with AI, then have a colleague verify facts and tone before use.
How to use it
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Gather your inputs
You'll need: Decision, Options, Evaluation criteria.Nice to have: Weightings, Constraints. - 2
Fill in the highlighted placeholders
Copy the template above and replace every highlighted placeholder with real, local context. - 3
Run it in your AI tool
Paste into your preferred AI assistant. Ask a follow-up if the output misses your association's tone. - 4
Work through the checklist
Tick every item before you send, publish or act on the output.
Why this prompt works
Constraining scores to qualitative bands with justifications and ending with questions keeps the AI in advisory mode.
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