Pros/cons and decision support

Use structured pros/cons to inform choices

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Learning goal

• Create a pros/cons table with decision criteria.
• Write a short recommendation with caveats.

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Why it matters

• Balanced pros/cons reduce biased decisions.
• Caveats keep stakeholders aware of risks.

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Explanation

• Ask for 3 pros/3 cons per option.
• Add decision criteria: cost/time/impact/risk.
• Request a 100-word recommendation + caveats.

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Examples

• Prompt: “Compare Option A vs B: 3 pros/cons each, criteria score (1–5) for cost/time/impact/risk). Recommend with caveats.”
• Weak: “Which is best?”

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Guided exercise (10–15 min)

1. Pick two options; generate pros/cons table + scores.
2. Ask for a short recommendation and note caveats.

Independent exercise (5–10 min)

Adjust criteria weights and rerun; see if choice changes.

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Self-check

• Pros/cons balanced.
• Scores present for criteria.
• Caveats explicitly listed.

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Optional deepening

• Decision prompts: prompt guide