Decision Matrix – Structured Decision-Making with Weighted Criteria
What Is the Decision Matrix?
The Decision Matrix is a powerful decision-making and coaching tool that helps you compare multiple options objectively when several factors matter at the same time. It turns complex, emotional, or unclear choices into a structured and transparent evaluation process using weighted criteria and scoring logic.
This tool is especially useful when decisions involve trade-offs, such as cost vs. quality, risk vs. reward, or short-term benefits vs. long-term value. By quantifying subjective judgments, the Decision Matrix reveals which option aligns best with your priorities.
It is widely used in business strategy, coaching, leadership development, project selection, career decisions, and personal life planning.
How to Use the Decision Matrix
Define Your Criteria; Start by listing the factors that influence your decision, such as price, reliability, ease of use, impact, or long-term value. Each criterion represents something that matters to you.
Assign Weights to Each Criterion: Use the weight sliders to define how important each factor is. Higher weights mean the criterion has a stronger influence on the final decision.
Add Your Options: Create the alternatives you want to compare. These can be products, projects, strategies, or life choices.
Score Each Option: Rate how well each option performs for every criterion. Scores are typically set on a scale from 1 to 10.
Analyze the Results: The tool automatically calculates weighted scores, ranks the options, and visualizes the results using charts and comparisons.
Use Coach View or Self View
Coach View: Includes explanations, insights, and decision tips
Self View: Focuses purely on logic and results without interpretation
Export or Share Results: Copy the results or export them as a PDF for documentation, coaching sessions, or stakeholder discussions.
Why the Decision Matrix Is Effective
Converts complex decisions into clear, logical comparisons
Makes priorities and trade-offs visible
Reduces emotional bias in decision-making
Ideal for coaching, leadership, and strategic planning
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