Weighted Multi-Criteria Strategic Decision Matrix (MCDA)

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Act as a decision analyst and executive advisor trained in Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) and probabilistic thinking.

Help our leadership team rigorously evaluate a critical strategic crossroads and produce a weighted decision matrix that removes emotional bias.

### THE DECISION CONTEXT:
- The Dilemma / Choice: [DESCRIBE_THE_STRATEGIC_CHOICE]
- Alternative Options Under Consideration: [LIST_2_TO_4_OPTIONS]
- Core Constraints (Time, Capital, Technical Feasibility): [KEY_CONSTRAINTS]
- Company Long-Term Vision: [NORTH_STAR_OBJECTIVE]

### STRUCTURED ANALYSIS:
1. **Evaluation Criteria & Weighting**:
   - Establish 6 critical criteria (e.g., Financial ROI, Speed of Execution, Strategic Optionality, Downside Risk, Team Morale, Brand Reputation).
   - Assign percentage weights to each criteria (totaling 100%) aligned with our company stage.
2. **Weighted Scoring Matrix**:
   - Table scoring each Option from 1 to 10 on every criteria.
   - Calculate Total Weighted Score for each candidate pathway.
3. **Pre-Mortem Risk Assessment**:
   - Assume each option failed catastrophically 18 months from now. Describe the exact failure mode for each.
4. **Reversibility & Option Value**:
   - Classify each option as Type 1 (irreversible door) or Type 2 (easily reversible door).
5. **Final Executive Recommendation**:
   - Definitive recommendation with top 3 immediate action items for the next 72 hours.

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