Decision Log Template | FREE Download

byTam M. | reviewed 20/06/2021

During a project there will be choices, approvals and alternatives to be considered. It can be a life saver to have a record of when and who made a decision. Particularly during project reviews when it can resolve conflicts and inform lessons learned. stakeholdermap.com

This is a FREE Decision Log Template in Excel. It includes:

Decision category
Decision detail
Person responsible
Decision date
Comments

We have included helpful hints and some example entries in the template to get you started.

This is a FREE Decision Log Template in Word and PDF. The template is fully editable with Microsoft Word and can be converted or changed to suit your project requirements.

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The contents of the Decision Log Template

Field

Field Description and Tips to Complete

Project details and document control

Provide information on the project and document:

Project Name and Reference
Project Manager
Document Date

Decision ID

Give each decision a unique identifier or reference so that it can be easily traced.

Decision

Describe the decision, the context, and impact. Include details of any related changes, for example updates required to the project schedule, creation or approval of a change order, follow-on actions to be taken etc.

Responsible party

Record the person or group which made the decision. For example, the project board or project sponsor.

Decision date

Record the date the decision was made. It may also be worth recording where it was made, for example, in 14 October Project Steering Committee.

Comments

Note down any other useful information. For example, alternatives considered, the reason for the final decision and any related documentation (meeting minutes, background information).