A decision brief that makes the next move clear.

Executive decision brief

Resolve a change before directing the work.

Situation

A proposed change is awaiting direction. The team has a scope description, but the cost basis and schedule effect have not been reconciled.

Decision required

Confirm the information and review path required before the authorized owner representative considers approval. This brief does not authorize changed work.

Evidence to assemble

Contract requirements; design clarification; itemized proposal; schedule analysis; relevant correspondence; and the current change log. Each record needs a source reference and revision.

Options and tradeoffs

Seek clarification before approval; evaluate a documented alternative; or assess whether a separately authorized interim direction is appropriate under the contract. Compare scope, cost, schedule, and operational consequences.

Recommendation

Have the project manager assemble the missing cost and schedule support, coordinate design review, and return a documented recommendation to the authorized decision maker.

Responsibility and escalation

The project manager coordinates the package. Design and commercial reviewers assess their respective issues. The owner retains approval authority. Agree the review date and escalate if the missing information threatens a project commitment.

Decision record

Capture the decision, approver, date, conditions, and supporting references. Assign the resulting actions and update the change and decision logs.

Scenario assumptions are illustrative. Actual responsibilities, notices, approval routes, and deadlines follow the project contract and agreed engagement scope.