decision-log

Document major professional decisions with options, rationale, and supporting materials.

461|129|Updated Jan 26, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/davekilleen/Dex --skill decision-log-davekilleen
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Skill: decision-log
Source: https://github.com/davekilleen/Dex/tree/main/.claude/skills/_available/leadership/decision-log
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/davekilleen/Dex --skill decision-log-davekilleen

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the common issue of important decisions being made without proper documentation, leading to lost context and difficulty in recalling the rationale behind choices.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Decision Recording: Provides a template to capture essential details of any major decision.
  • Context and Rationale Capture: Prompts for the 'why' behind a decision, including options considered and influencing factors.
  • Searchable Log: Saves decisions in a structured format within a dedicated directory for easy retrieval and reference.
  • Use Case: When a significant product feature is approved or rejected, use this Skill to log the decision, the options debated, and the final reasoning, ensuring future teams can understand the history.

Quick Start

Use the decision-log skill to document the decision to launch the new marketing campaign.

Frequently Asked Questions about decision-log

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I document the rationale behind major product decisions?

To document the rationale behind major product decisions, you can use a structured logging process that prompts for decision details, options considered, and influencing factors. This ensures the context is captured in a searchable format for future reference.

What is the best way to maintain a searchable log of leadership decisions?

A searchable log of leadership decisions is maintained by saving documented choices in a structured format within a dedicated directory. Capturing the decision details and supporting materials ensures easy retrieval and historical reference.

How can I ensure future teams understand the context of past decisions?

To ensure future teams understand the context of past decisions, record the options debated and the final reasoning in a dedicated log. This structured documentation preserves critical context and prevents lost rationale.

What should be included when logging a decision to reject a product feature?

When logging a decision to reject a product feature, include the decision details, options considered, supporting materials, and the rationale. Capturing this information ensures the reasoning behind the rejection is documented for future teams.

Can I use a structured template to capture decision context for my team?

Yes, you can use a structured template to capture decision context for your team. The process provides a template that prompts for essential details, ensuring critical information like options and rationale is recorded systematically.

Why does documenting decisions help with professional context retention?

Documenting decisions helps with professional context retention by ensuring all critical information is captured in a structured format. This prevents lost context and makes recalling the rationale behind choices easier for future reference.