Write a product decision memo
Record a decision so future readers understand the reasoning, not just the outcome.
What this prompt helps you do
A memo with context, options considered, the decision, rationale, trade-offs, and revisit conditions.
When to use it
A significant, hard-to-reverse choice has been made and needs a durable record.
What to prepare
The goal, relevant source material, constraints, examples, and the decision or action this should support.
How to get a strong result
Write the options you rejected and why; that is the part people will need in six months.
How to use this prompt
Replace each placeholder with accurate context. Paste the complete prompt into ChatGPT, review the response critically, resolve important questions, and use it as a considered input to the next decision—not as an unchecked final answer.