Decision Journals

Document and track critical engineering decisions with structured decision journals and approval workflows.

What are Decision Journals?

Decision journals provide a structured way to document engineering decisions, capture rationale, track alternatives considered, and maintain an audit trail of approvals.

Key Features

Structured Documentation

• Decision context and background
• Alternatives considered
• Risk assessment
• Final decision and rationale
• Implementation plan

Approval Workflows

Route decisions through appropriate approval chains based on decision type, risk level, and organizational policies.

Traceability

Link decisions to related assets, risks, inspections, and actions for complete traceability and impact analysis.

Creating a Decision Journal

Navigate to Dashboard → Decisions and click "New Decision" to create a decision journal entry. Fill in the required fields and submit for review.

Best Practices

• Document decisions before implementation
• Include all stakeholders in the review process
• Attach supporting documentation and calculations
• Review and update decisions periodically