Sample decision record
A saved evaluation example.
A fictional pilot-project evaluation showing the context, calculated ranking and review information a decision record can contain. The example scores use the application’s scoring engine.
Decision record · sampleDR-2026-0142
decisionChoose our next pilot project
leading optionKnowledge search pilot · 81/100
scoring55% criteria score + 45% answer fit
sensitivity reviewNot performed in this example
reviewersOperations lead · Delivery team · Finance (illustrative)
review statusExample layout only; no approval has been recorded
illustrative recordNo signature or record hash
Example
Scores and priorities
This example uses 20% expected impact, 30% strategic alignment, 30% delivery feasibility and 20% data readiness for the criteria score.
1Knowledge search pilot7.88.481
2Request triage8.16.272
3Process guide6.96.668
criteriaanswer fit/100
The example leader has a criteria score of 7.8/10 and answer fit 8.4/10. The blended result is 81/100. These scores illustrate the calculation; they are not evidence about real initiatives.
The context for this example
- What are we choosing?
- A pilot project for the operations team
- What matters most?
- Strategic alignment and delivery feasibility
- When do we need it?
- A pilot within the next quarter
- Who will review it?
- The operations lead, delivery team and finance
- What needs checking?
- Pilot estimates and available data
Example scores and fit values are assumptions. In your evaluation, replace them with your own evidence, check exclusions and complete the review before approving.