consideRE

ConsideRE is a hypothetical framework and open-source toolkit designed to support structured consideration and evaluation in decision-making across policy, technology, and governance domains. The name blends "consider" with the suffix RE, interpreted here as Reasoning and Evaluation.

The framework prescribes a sequence of activities: articulate goals; map stakeholders; enumerate alternatives; assess likely consequences and risks; evaluate ethical implications; and record a decision rationale along with a plan for review. Artifacts commonly produced include a decision log, impact assessment, and a scoring rubric. Core principles emphasize transparency, traceability, inclusivity, reproducibility, and adaptability. Implementation is modular, using checklists, scenario modeling, and audit trails; it is frequently distributed as open-source templates and libraries for reuse.

History and reception: The concept has emerged in academic and practitioner discussions since the 2010s and has been incorporated into various organizational governance practices. It has inspired a family of toolkits and standards that promote structured documentation of reasoning and alternative analysis in decision processes.

Applications: ConsideRE has been applied to public policy analysis, AI product development, urban planning, disaster risk management, and corporate governance. It aims to improve accountability and accountability through explicit rationale and traceable decision trails.

Criticism: Proponents praise its potential for improved accountability, while critics warn that excessive process can introduce overhead, slow reaction times, or become a checkbox exercise if not properly integrated with decision-making culture and leadership.

See also: decision analysis, risk assessment, ethics review, stakeholder engagement.