making-product-decisions

Structure product decisions using weighted criteria, option evaluation, and decision records.

Updated Apr 29, 2026

Search Tags:#decision making #product management #decision record #prioritization #stakeholder alignment #tradeoff analysis #weighted criteria

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Skill: making-product-decisions
Source: https://github.com/dev-khoi/AURA-conHack-2026/tree/main/.opencode/skills/making-product-decisions
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dev-khoi/AURA-conHack-2026 --skill making-product-decisions-dev-khoi

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Product teams often make high-stakes decisions without a consistent process, leading to misaligned stakeholders, undocumented rationale, and repeated debates. This Skill provides a structured framework for framing, evaluating, and documenting product decisions. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Decision Framing: Classify decisions as reversible (Type 2) or irreversible (Type 1) to calibrate speed and stakeholder involvement. - Weighted Evaluation Matrix: Score multiple options against explicit weighted criteria, always including a status-quo baseline. - Decision Record Template: Produce a Markdown Product Decision Record capturing context, options, dissenting views, success criteria, and review dates. - Use Case: When choosing between building custom analytics or buying a third-party tool, apply the weighted criteria matrix to compare time-to-market, cost, and maintenance, then document the outcome for future review. ## Quick Start Help me decide between building a custom analytics pipeline or buying a third-party tool using the product decision framework.

Frequently Asked Questions about making-product-decisions

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How do I make a product decision between multiple options?▼

Frame the decision by defining what, why, who, and when, then generate at least three options including the status quo. Score each option against weighted criteria in an evaluation matrix and document the chosen option with rationale in a decision record.

What is the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 decisions?▼

Type 1 decisions are irreversible one-way doors requiring slow, careful analysis and senior involvement. Type 2 decisions are reversible two-way doors that should be made quickly and delegated widely, since they can be iterated on later.

How do I document a product decision for stakeholders?▼

Use a Product Decision Record capturing the decision statement, context, options considered with pros and cons, weighted evaluation criteria, dissenting views, success metrics, and a review date. This preserves rationale for future reference and organizational learning.

When should decisions be data-driven versus data-informed?▼

Use data-driven decisions when metrics are clear, data is sufficient, and the system is well understood. Use data-informed judgment when data is incomplete or the situation is novel, which covers most product decisions.

What are common mistakes in product decision-making?▼

Common pitfalls include analysis paralysis on reversible decisions, deferring to the highest paid person's opinion, retroactive justification, and judging decisions by outcomes rather than process quality. Avoid binary framing by always considering at least three options.