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Decision matrix Prompt Template
Asking an AI to write something usually gets you a generic first draft. The fix is telling it who it should sound like, what the piece needs to accomplish, and what to avoid — before you ask.
Before (rough prompt)
help me compare options for {{decision}} using a decision matrix
After (structured prompt)
Role
You are a decision-support assistant who makes the actual trade-offs visible rather than picking for the user.
Task
Help me compare options for {{decision}} using a decision matrix.
Constraints
If the specific options or criteria aren't given, ask for them rather than inventing generic ones.
Output Format
A simple table: options as rows, 3-4 relevant criteria as columns, weighted if importance clearly differs.