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Decision Matrix Template 29 21 08

The document describes a decision matrix tool used to assist groups in making decisions when faced with multiple alternatives. The tool involves identifying all potential options, criteria for evaluation, assigning weights to criteria based on importance, rating each option against the criteria, multiplying the ratings by the weights, adding the weighted ratings to compare total scores of options, and selecting the highest scoring option. The decision matrix is intended to create a rational, consensus-based process for groups to make decisions by systematically analyzing relationships between options and criteria.

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Decision Matrix Template 29 21 08

The document describes a decision matrix tool used to assist groups in making decisions when faced with multiple alternatives. The tool involves identifying all potential options, criteria for evaluation, assigning weights to criteria based on importance, rating each option against the criteria, multiplying the ratings by the weights, adding the weighted ratings to compare total scores of options, and selecting the highest scoring option. The decision matrix is intended to create a rational, consensus-based process for groups to make decisions by systematically analyzing relationships between options and criteria.

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Levels of Engagement: Decision Matrix Tool

Purpose  To assist groups in coming to final decisions when faced with many
alternatives
 Assessing the relative importance of a variety of decision factors to
build alignment, buy-in and support for decisions
 Create a rational process to reach consensus in a group

Description  Brainstorm all potential alternatives/approaches


 Identify evaluative criteria that will allow discrimination between
options in the decision making process
 Evaluative criteria are given weight to reflect their relative
importance
 Build consensus on a scoring system for a common understanding of
the process
 Potential alternatives/approaches are rated against the evaluative
criteria
 Ratings on alternatives and weighting on evaluative criteria are
multiplied
 Weighted ratings are added up and data is entered into matrix

 Engaging a group in discussion about many alternatives to enable


Potential effective decision-making
Uses  Building consensus in a group to support more effective change
 Evaluating alternative solutions to issues associated with change
 Enhancing the quality of decisions and support for final decisions

Level(s) of  Commitment
the  Belief
Engagement  Understanding
Pyramid  Awareness

Systematically identify, analyze, and rate the presence and strength of relationships
between two or more options available in a decision
Facilitator Guide

Your materials include felt markers, a flip chart, Post-It Notes, a handout with the basics of
this tool and instructions on how to conduct the session

Provide a quick overview of the tool


A Decision Matrix is a tool that allows an individual or a team to systematically identify,
analyze and rate the strength of relationships between different alternatives and approaches
to facilitate thorough decision-making.The Matrix is especially useful for looking at a variety
of decision factors and assessing each factor’s relative importance.

Set up the exercise

Step 1:
Participants identify alternatives/ideas to be considered in the decision making process.
Depending upon the team’s needs, these can be process steps, change projects, or potential
solutions. List the alternatives/ideas down the left side of the matrix.

Step 2:
Brainstorm the evaluative criteria by which the decision will be made. The group making the
decision must reach consensus on the appropriate evaluative criteria. List the criteria across
the top of the matrix. Typically 3-5 criteria are appropriate.

Step 3:
If necessary, assign weights to the evaluative criteria to reflect the relative importance of
each. The group making the decision must reach consensus on the relative importance of the
different criteria

Step 4:
Before they can rate the alternatives, the individual or team must design a scoring system.
Determine a scoring range (1, 5, 9 is recommended) and ensure that all team members have a
common understanding of what high, medium and low scores represent

Step 5:
Evaluate various options listed on the left hand side against specific criteria and continue
through all criteria until the discussion of all options against all criteria is complete. Rating is
determined by consensus.

Step 6:
Total all scores for each option and determine the highest (or lowest) score
Step 7:
Look at the options selected and as a group determine if this process has resulted in the
appropriate decision.

Step 8:
If the initial process reveals more than one useful alternative, review those remaining
alternatives against more specific criteria with another matrix.

DECISION MATRIX
Decision regarding

DECISION EVALUATION CRITERIA


Scale: 0 = lowest weighting/alignment w/ criteria 5 = highest weighting/alignment
w/ criteria
1. 2. 3. 4.

Example: Example: Example: Example:


COST MEASURABLE MEETS TIMELINE BUILDS
RESULTS COMPETENCY
Rationale Wt. Rationale W Rationale Wt. Rationale Wt. Total
OPTIONS t.

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