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Business deck types · Working

Decision memo

Also called: decision paper

ELI5

A short paper designed to help someone decide.

Used in conversation

“Put the recommendation at the top of the decision memo.”

Definition

A short document that frames a decision, options, evidence, recommendation and required approval.

Here “Decision memo” means: A short document that frames a decision, options, evidence, recommendation and required approval.

Pitch context

You will see “Decision memo” in business pitches, proposals, executive summaries and decision decks when the discussion reaches business deck types.

Why it matters: It helps a reader interpret business deck types without confusing the measure, decision, role or evidence being discussed.

Connected terms

  • Decision paperThe search label “Decision memo” can route to both entries.
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Sources & evidence · 3

Supporting source families. This entry is an editorial synthesis rather than a quotation from one canonical glossary.