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Technical decision framework

Create a framework for making consistent technical decisions

Develop a decision framework that helps you make consistent, well-reasoned technical choices. This activity creates a repeatable process for evaluating trade-offs.

45 minutes
creation

Overview

Develop a decision framework that helps you make consistent, well-reasoned technical choices. This activity creates a repeatable process for evaluating trade-offs.

Learning objectives

  • Define decision criteria
  • Create evaluation framework
  • Build consensus process

Instructions

Build decision framework:

1. Identify common decision types 2. Define evaluation criteria 3. Create scoring system 4. Design review process 5. Document framework

Steps

1

Criteria definition

20 minutes

Identify decision factors

2

Framework design

15 minutes

Create evaluation system

3

Process documentation

10 minutes

Document how to use

Pro tips

  • Include non-technical factors
  • Weight criteria appropriately
  • Keep it simple to use

Example outcome

Technical decision framework with criteria, scoring, and examples

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