The Library
Ten frameworks for
the choices that matter.
Every framework Compass draws on — with the steps, a worked example, and the mistakes to avoid.
Eisenhower Matrix
Sort every task by urgency and importance.
Best for · Prioritising a crowded to-do list
WRAP Framework
A four-step method for beating decision bias.
Best for · High-stakes choices where you might fool yourself
10-10-10 Rule
Three time horizons in under five minutes.
Best for · Emotional or reactive decisions
Pros and Cons
The oldest tool — used properly.
Best for · Simple two-option decisions
Pre-Mortem
Imagine the failure before it happens.
Best for · Committing to a plan or project
Second-Order Thinking
And then what happens?
Best for · Decisions with knock-on effects
RICE Scoring
Reach × Impact × Confidence ÷ Effort.
Best for · Prioritising a product or work backlog
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Put a number on every side of the decision.
Best for · Financial or resource-heavy choices
OODA Loop
Observe, Orient, Decide, Act — faster than the situation changes.
Best for · Fast-moving, adversarial environments
SWOT Analysis
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats.
Best for · Strategy and positioning decisions