A decision log records important choices and the reasoning behind them. It helps a management team understand why a decision was made without depending on the memory of the people who attended the meeting.
Record the question, options considered, relevant evidence and final choice. Include assumptions, dissenting views and the conditions that would justify revisiting the decision. Keep actions separate so that execution does not disappear inside a narrative.
Review earlier decisions when their assumptions change or their outcomes differ from expectations. The log should support learning rather than defend a past choice at all costs. Keep entries concise enough that the team will maintain and use them.
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This page uses open and institutional references as a frame; the final decision still belongs to the company record, threshold and owner.
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