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Strategic Decision Scorecard

Think like a chess master. Score your decision across 5 strategic dimensions before you commit.

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Second-Order Effects

"If this works, what happens next?"

Success creates new problems Clear positive ripple effects
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Competitive Response

"How will competitors react?"

Invites immediate retaliation Creates defensible advantage
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Time Horizon

"Am I trading long-term for short-term?"

Mortgages future for today Strengthens future position
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Strategic Fit

"Does this strengthen or dilute strategy?"

Distracts from core strategy Reinforces strategic direction
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Reversibility

"If I'm wrong, what's the cost?"

Permanent, high cost of failure Easily reversible, low cost
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Strategic Score
15/25

Proceed with Caution

This decision has moderate strategic alignment. Monitor closely and be ready to adjust.

Score Breakdown
2nd Order
3
Competitive
3
Time
3
Fit
3
Reversibility
3