Use Cases
DecisionGrid works for any decision where multiple options need to be evaluated against criteria. Here are the most common scenarios.
Software Architecture Decisions
Choose between technical approaches with weighted criteria and team alignment.
- Document architectural decisions for future reference
- Align senior and junior engineers on technical priorities
Vendor Selection
Evaluate and compare vendors with your team using consistent criteria.
- Compare vendors using the same criteria across the board
- Document why you chose one vendor over another
Project Prioritization
Decide which projects to pursue this quarter with stakeholder buy-in.
- Align leadership on quarterly priorities
- Make resource allocation decisions defensible
Build vs Buy Analysis
Decide whether to build internally or purchase a solution.
- Evaluate total cost of ownership, not just upfront cost
- Consider hidden costs like maintenance and training
Hiring Decisions
Align interviewers on candidate evaluation with structured criteria.
- Reduce bias by using consistent evaluation criteria
- Surface interviewer disagreements before making offers
Strategic Planning
Document rationale for key business decisions with leadership alignment.
- Align executive team on strategic priorities
- Document decision rationale for board and investors