The Decision Matrix Template is a structured, objective way to compare multiple options against the criteria that actually matter—without letting opinions, seniority, or gut feel dominate the outcome.This form helps teams break complex decisions into manageable components, assign meaningful weight to decision criteria, and score alternatives in a way that makes tradeoffs visible and defensible. It’s especially valuable when decisions involve competing priorities such as cost, risk, performance, timing, customer impact, or strategic alignment.Common uses include:<ul><li>Selecting between improvement ideas or countermeasures</li><li>Prioritizing projects or initiatives</li><li>Evaluating supplier or vendor options</li><li>Choosing equipment, layouts, or process changes</li><li>Aligning teams when there are strong but conflicting opinions</li></ul>The layout is designed to support clear thinking and productive discussion, not just calculation. By forcing clarity around criteria and weighting, the Decision Matrix helps teams explain why a decision was made—making it easier to gain buy-in and move forward with confidence.This template fits naturally into Lean, continuous improvement, and problem-solving efforts where transparent, data-supported decisions are expected rather than informal consensus.

Decision Matrix Template

Make complex choices easier by comparing options against weighted criteria. A practical tool for objective, defensible team decisions.

Decision Matrix Template

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