Values-Based Decision Framework Template: Evaluate Career Opportunities
Create Clear Criteria for Professional Choices That Honour Your Values
When to Use This Template
- When facing significant career decisions or role changes
- When evaluating multiple opportunities and need clear criteria
- When external factors pressure you toward choices that feel wrong
- When you need to explain decisions to others who may not understand
- When you want to ensure decisions serve long-term alignment, not just short-term gain
The Five Essential Decision Framework Elements
Element 1: The Non-Negotiable Criteria Element - Identifying values you cannot compromise regardless of benefits
Element 2: The Highly-Valued Assessment Element - Understanding which factors matter significantly but remain negotiable
Element 3: The Trade-Off Analysis Element - Evaluating what you're willing to exchange for what gains
Element 4: The Timeline Consideration Element - Assessing whether compromise is temporary or permanent
Element 5: The Future Self Test Element - Checking decisions against who you're becoming, not just current needs
These five elements help you create reliable decision-making criteria based on your authentic values, enabling confident choices even when facing competing priorities or external pressure
This resource stands alone as a practical tool, with deeper exploration available in School of WorkLife’s Values Alignment: Career Transition Guide