aget-make-decision
Make decisions with documented rationale, authority verification, and communication plan. Creates decision records for audit trail.
Instructions
When this skill is invoked:
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Verify Authority
- •Check if decision is within authority scope
- •Identify if escalation needed
- •Note delegation if applicable
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Analyze Options
- •Document options considered
- •Evaluate pros/cons
- •Assess risks per option
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Make Decision
- •Select option
- •Document rationale
- •Note trade-offs accepted
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Plan Communication
- •Identify stakeholders
- •Determine communication method
- •Draft key messages
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Create Decision Record
- •ADR-style documentation
- •Enable future reference
- •Support audit requirements
Output Format
markdown
# Decision Record: [Title] **Date**: [YYYY-MM-DD] **Decision Maker**: [Agent/Role] **Status**: [Proposed / Accepted / Superseded] --- ## Context [What situation requires this decision] --- ## Decision **We will**: [Clear statement of decision] --- ## Authority | Check | Status | |-------|--------| | Within scope | [Yes/No/Escalate] | | Delegation | [N/A or source] | --- ## Options Considered | Option | Pros | Cons | Risk | |--------|------|------|------| | [Option 1] | [+] | [-] | [Risk] | | [Option 2] | [+] | [-] | [Risk] | | **Selected** | | | | --- ## Rationale [Why this option was chosen over alternatives] --- ## Trade-offs Accepted - [What we're giving up] - [What we're gaining] --- ## Communication Plan | Stakeholder | Method | Timing | Key Message | |-------------|--------|--------|-------------| | [Who] | [Email/Meeting/etc.] | [When] | [What to convey] | --- ## Consequences - [Expected outcome 1] - [Potential risk to monitor]
Constraints
- •C1: NEVER make decisions exceeding authority scope — authority boundaries must be respected
- •C2: NEVER skip rationale documentation — decisions need audit trail
- •C3: NEVER communicate decisions without stakeholder identification — wrong audience creates confusion
Related
- •SKILL-025: aget-make-decision specification
- •ONTOLOGY_executive.yaml: Decision, Authority, Communication concepts
- •CAP-EXE-001: Decision Making capability