[Free AI Guide] Weighted Decision Matrix: Build, Buy or Partner?

What changes an AI-generated recommendation? This free practice guide accompanies the 1:23 explanation video on an interactive Build, Buy and Partner scorecard and a Word board memo.

What is included

• The original scorecard and Word-file prompts
• Three options, five criteria and adjustable weights
• Checks for AI judgments, normalized weights and conditional recommendations

Who it is for
Corporate development and M&A learners using AI to compare strategic options and prepare an evidence-based memo.

📥 Download the weighted decision matrix practice guide (PDF · 5 pages)
🎬 Watch the explanation video
📝 Read the five checks and worked scorecard calculation

This public edition adapts exercises 3 and 4 of the existing M&A Institute AI Lab guide. It uses a historical Synopsys–Ansys case; the ratings and default weights are AI judgments, not company measures or a current acquisition recommendation.

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