Decision: [Decision Title]
Status: Pending | In Progress | Completed
Priority: Critical | High | Medium | Low
Date Created: YYYY-MM-DD
Decision Required By: YYYY-MM-DD
Last Updated: YYYY-MM-DD
Impact: High/Medium/Low
Complexity: High/Medium/Low
Confidence: High/Medium/Low (in current understanding)
Quick Summary
One-sentence description of what needs to be decided.
Context
Brief description of the situation that requires a decision.
Decision Required
Clear statement of what needs to be decided.
Success Criteria
What does a good decision look like?
- [ ] Criterion 1
- [ ] Criterion 2
- [ ] Criterion 3
Options
Option 1: [Option Name] ⭐ [Recommended/Not Recommended]
Description: [Brief description of the option]
Analysis
Pros:
- [Benefit 1]
- [Benefit 2]
- [Benefit 3]
Cons:
- [Drawback 1]
- [Drawback 2]
- [Drawback 3]
Risks:
- [Risk 1] - Mitigation: [How to address]
- [Risk 2] - Mitigation: [How to address]
Implementation Effort: [Hours/Days/Weeks] Maintenance Overhead: [Low/Medium/High]
Option 2: [Option Name]
Description: [Brief description of the option]
Analysis
Pros:
- [Benefit 1]
- [Benefit 2]
Cons:
- [Drawback 1]
- [Drawback 2]
Risks:
- [Risk 1] - Mitigation: [How to address]
Implementation Effort: [Hours/Days/Weeks] Maintenance Overhead: [Low/Medium/High]
Constraints & Requirements
Must Have
- [Hard requirement 1]
- [Hard requirement 2]
Should Have
- [Preferred requirement 1]
- [Preferred requirement 2]
Must Not
- [Constraint 1]
- [Constraint 2]
Research & Evidence
Completed Research
- [x] [Research item 1] - Result: [Summary]
- [x] [Research item 2] - Result: [Summary]
Outstanding Research
- [ ] [Research item 3] - Assigned to: [Person]
- [ ] [Research item 4] - Due: [Date]
Evidence & Data
- [Link to research document]
- [Link to proof of concept]
- [Reference to industry standard]
Stakeholders & RACI
| Role | Person/Team | Responsible | Accountable | Consulted | Informed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decision Maker | [Name] | ✅ | |||
| Technical Lead | [Name] | ✅ | |||
| Domain Expert | [Name] | ✅ | |||
| Implementation Team | [Team] | ✅ |
Impact Assessment
Blocked Items
- REQ-XXX: Requirement Name - Blocked because: [reason]
- SPEC-XXX: Specification Name - Blocked because: [reason]
Affected Components
- [Component 1] - Impact: [description]
- [Component 2] - Impact: [description]
Timeline Impact
- If decided by deadline: [Impact description]
- If delayed by 1 week: [Impact description]
- If delayed by 1 month: [Impact description]
Decision Log
| Date | Update | Author |
|---|---|---|
| YYYY-MM-DD | Decision created | [Name] |
Next Actions
Immediate (Next 3 Days)
- [ ] [Action 1] - Assigned: [Person] - Due: [Date]
- [ ] [Action 2] - Assigned: [Person] - Due: [Date]
Short Term (Next 2 Weeks)
- [ ] [Action 3] - Assigned: [Person] - Due: [Date]
- [ ] [Action 4] - Assigned: [Person] - Due: [Date]
Decision Meeting
- Scheduled: [Date/Time]
- Attendees: [List]
- Agenda: [Link or embedded]
References & Links
Requirements
- REQ-XXX: Requirement name (add links as needed)
Specifications
- SPEC-XXX: Spec name (add links as needed)
External References
- External standard/guide (add links as needed)
- Research paper/article (add links as needed)
Related Decisions
- Other pending decision (add links as needed)
- Previous ADR (add links as needed)
Decision Outcome
To be filled when decision is made
Final Decision: [Decision made]
Rationale: [Why this decision was made]
Decision Date: [Date]
Next ADR: [Link to ADR that will be created]
Template Usage: Copy this template and rename file to pending/adr-[next-number]-[kebab-case-title].md
Number Assignment: Use the next available ADR number to reserve it during research.