Strategy
Decision Matrix Mind Map Template
The Decision Matrix mind map template lays a choice out honestly: options, criteria, weights, then pros and cons side by side. Use it before any commitment — a job offer, a purchase, a direction for a project — so the trade-offs are visible instead of felt later.
What's inside this template
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Options
- Option A
- Option B
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Criteria
- Cost
- Time
- Value
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Weights
- 1–5 Scale
- Priorities
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Pros & Cons
- Pros
- Cons
How to use it
- Open the Decision Matrix template on the canvas — the full layout (Options, Criteria, Weights, and more) loads with one click.
- Replace the labels with your own topic, add or remove nodes, and drag branches into place.
- Apply one of the aesthetic themes (Pastel, Notion, Cyberpunk…) to match your style.
- Export to PDF, PNG, or SVG — all free, no watermark, no account.
Related
See how others use this structure — explore mind maps for project management , read our guide on mind map vs concept map , or browse mind map examples . Prefer a blank canvas? Open the free mind map maker .
FAQ
How do I use a mind map to make a decision?
Put the decision in the center. List your realistic Options, then the Criteria that matter (cost, time, value). Under Weights say how much each criterion counts, and finish with a Pros & Cons branch per option. The best option is usually the one with the fewest weighted cons.
What is a decision matrix in planning?
A decision matrix scores options against weighted criteria instead of gut feeling. A mind map version is lighter than a spreadsheet: criteria and weights stay visible on one page, and you can rearrange branches as the choice evolves.
Does the template support comparing more than two options?
Yes — duplicate the Options and Pros & Cons branches as needed. Add or remove nodes freely; the canvas has no limits and every node is editable.