How to create a decision-making framework

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Practice notes

How to create a decision-making framework

Copyright © 2025 LexisNexis

Published by a LexisNexis Risk & Compliance expert

Practice notes
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Decisions are made all the time that are taken effectively and implemented well. But decisions are also made that may seem confused, over-complicated or ineffective. This Practice Note considers why you need a decision-making framework, what such a framework should include, tools you can use during the decision-making process and how to create and implement a decision-making framework for your organisation.

Why do we need a decision-making framework?

Decision frameworks provide a structured way to make decisions that support and enhance the organisation. The goal for all decision-making should be to maximise the probability of positive outcomes.

A decision framework will enable you (or your department or organisation) to:

  1. •

    keep everybody aligned

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    ensure decisions are visible through all levels of planning

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    make clear how choices and plans support department or organisational strategies

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    work in an ethical way

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    meet compliance and regulatory requirements

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    make decisions at the right pace based on a clear process

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    consult the right people, but clearly identify the final decision maker

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    gain stakeholder buy-in for implementing

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