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The Decision Log Creator

Decision tracking, organizational memory, and strategic governance

The prompt
Extract all significant decisions made via email in the last 60 days. For each decision create a log entry with: 1) Decision made (clear statement), 2) Date of decision, 3) Decision maker(s) (who had authority), 4) Context and rationale (why this decision), 5) Alternatives considered (options evaluated), 6) Data or criteria used (decision basis), 7) Expected outcomes or success criteria (how to measure), 8) Implementation status (executed, in progress, pending), 9) Source emails (reference links). Create a searchable decision log database categorized by topic, and identify decisions that may need revisiting based on changed circumstances.

How to use it

  1. 1Select Copy the prompt above.
  2. 2Paste it into Microsoft 365 Copilot.
  3. 3Replace anything in brackets with your own detail, then send it.

Copilot gathers and drafts. You verify and decide. Check every figure, name and date against the system it came from before you act on it.

Written for

Executive, Program Manager, Director, VP, Chief of Staff