Editorial draft available to read. Factual and language review is pending. Examples are illustrative.
Open with the requested decision
State what needs approval, who decides and what follows. Summarise evidence and separate symptoms from unconfirmed causes. Management does not need every research detail, but enough context to assess the proposal and locate supporting material.
Compare alternatives honestly
Include the status quo, a bounded improvement and the proposed project where viable. Show setup, operation, internal effort and unresolved risks with assumptions. Do not distort alternatives to favour one. Explain reversible decisions and commitments difficult to unwind.
Close with a verifiable milestone
Example: request discovery to verify three data sources before committing to full development. Show deliverables, review date and continuation criteria. A reader should explain current authorisation, open questions and evidence for the next decision.
Key takeaways
- Present a decision and alternatives with readable costs, dependencies and evidence.