Considerationsclear

Considerationsclear is a methodological principle in decision analysis and policy evaluation that emphasizes making all factors, criteria, and assumptions involved in a choice explicit, unambiguous, and traceable. It aims to ensure decisions are defensible, reproducible, and free of hidden biases by clearly documenting objectives, constraints, stakeholders, data sources, and uncertainties.

As a coined term, considerationsclear describes a disciplined approach to requirement gathering and impact assessment, where every consideration is enumerated and linked to evaluation criteria. It is applicable across disciplines and compatible with decision tools such as matrices, checklists, and scenario analysis.

Core principles include explicit objectives and success criteria; comprehensive identification of relevant considerations; explicit assumptions and data provenance; transparent reasoning linking criteria to evidence; and documentation and version control for traceability.

Methodology typically proceeds in steps: define the decision objective; inventory considerations; assess relevance and impact; categorize factors; document data sources, constraints, and uncertainties; apply a scoring or weighting system; conduct sensitivity checks; and review the record with stakeholders to ensure alignment.

Applications span policy design, project management, product development, risk assessment, ethics reviews, and research planning. Considerationsclear supports transparent analyses of trade-offs, equity implications, and alignment with stated values.

Benefits include improved accountability, auditability, and stakeholder trust, as well as clearer communication. Limitations can include added time and effort, potential for overcomplexity, and the risk that rigid adherence to criteria bottlenecks flexible decision-making.

Related concepts include transparency, due diligence, decision analysis, and requirements engineering.