Decision Log
Six months into a project, "why did we decide that?" is a question that wastes hours. This free Decision Log records every significant decision as it's made — what was decided, who decided it, the rationale and the date — so the reasoning is never lost and accountability is clear.
How to use it: log each decision when it happens, with the options considered and the reason for the choice. Note the decision owner and any follow-up actions, and review it when revisiting past choices or onboarding team members who need the back-story.
This template is designed for professionals and teams working in Project Management ⭐ who want to manage Monitoring & Controlling tasks efficiently in Microsoft Excel — without the need for expensive specialist software.
The Decision Log is part of our Project Management ⭐ collection — downloaded 6 times and counting. Built from real-world experience by the ExcelGurukul team and tested across multiple industries and roles.
Yes, free download, no sign-up.
So the reasoning behind key choices is recorded and never lost.
The decision, who made it, the rationale and the date.
Fully editable in Excel or Google Sheets.