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Glossary

Decidr Choice Matrix (DCM)

A decision-making framework mapping options, outcomes and belief weights. The Decidr Choice Matrix (DCM) helps organisations evaluate competing choices by aligning them against declared goals, metrics and underlying beliefs.

The scorecard

The DCM turns complex decisions into structured comparisons. Instead of weighing options informally or relying on gut feel, you map each potential move against the goals you care about, the metrics that signal progress and the beliefs that underpin your strategy. Each factor is visible and weighted, so trade-offs become explicit and comparable.

By scoring choices this way, teams can reason about which path best aligns with their intent, where uncertainty sits and how much confidence supports each direction.

Context in Decidr

We created the Decidr Choice Matrix as a way to close the gap between strategy and execution. Most organisations debate decisions through opinion and gut feels. The DCM forces clarity: what are our real goals? Which metrics tell us if we’re moving toward them? What assumptions (belief statements) do we hold, and how strong are they?

When you frame a decision in the DCM, the system builds a reasoning map. Each option gets scored against declared priorities, and the belief network behind those scores is visible. If a key assumption starts to shift — maybe your confidence in a new market drops from 80% to 50% — the matrix updates, showing how that movement reshapes the best choice.

AI agents use the DCM to advise and act. A sales agent can weigh lead sources against your stated revenue goals and belief about conversion rates. A strategy agent can compare market entry plans as new data streams in. Because everything’s traceable, you can see why a path was recommended, not just what the recommendation is.

This moves decision making from static slides and endless meetings to a living, auditable process. It also protects against black box AI: your org’s reasoning stays visible, explainable and adaptable.