Updated: January 2026
Decision Intelligence
noun • /dɪˈsɪʒən ɪnˈtelɪdʒəns/
Definition
Decision Intelligence is the discipline of transforming complex decisions into clear, actionable plans through systematic analysis and evidence-based reasoning. Unlike generic advice that adds more options to consider, Decision Intelligence reduces cognitive load by identifying what actually matters and creating clear paths forward.
The Problem It Solves
The average adult makes approximately 35,000 decisions per day. Most approaches to decision-making fail because they either add more options (increasing overwhelm) or offer generic advice that doesn't account for your specific situation.
35,000
Decisions made daily
Sahakian & Labuzetta, 2013
65% → 0%
Parole approval: AM vs PM
Danziger et al., PNAS 2011
40%
Fatigue reduction with DI
Gartner, 2024
What It Does For You
Cuts Through Complexity
Instead of giving you more information to process, StackFast identifies what actually matters in your specific situation and filters out the noise.
Detects Bias and Manipulation
Automatically identifies when advice might be influenced by financial conflicts, industry bias, or questionable sources — so you know what to trust.
Surfaces What You're Missing
Systematically identifies factors you might not have considered — the hidden connections and overlooked elements that often determine outcomes.
Prioritizes What to Do First
Creates clear action sequences so you know exactly where to start and what order to tackle things — eliminating the paralysis of too many options.
Identifies Root Causes
Traces problems back to what's actually feeding them, so you address causes rather than just treating symptoms that keep recurring.
Works Without Expert Access
Provides value whether you have professional advisors or not — adapting guidance to whatever resources and access you actually have.
Works For Everyone
Decision Intelligence provides value regardless of your situation or access to experts:
With Professional Access
Arrive at consultations better prepared, ask better questions, and make more informed decisions about recommendations you receive.
With Limited Access
Make the most of brief consultations by knowing exactly what to ask and what information matters most.
Without Expert Access
Get clear guidance on what you can do with available resources, identify warning signs that need attention, and avoid common pitfalls.
Where It Applies
Health & Wellness
Treatment decisions, lifestyle changes, interpreting test results
Business & Career
Strategic choices, job decisions, vendor selection
Personal Finance
Major purchases, investment choices, debt strategy
Family Decisions
Education, caregiving, household planning
“The goal isn't to think harder —
it's to think about the right things.”
Decision Intelligence helps you focus on what actually matters, so you can move forward with confidence instead of getting stuck in analysis paralysis.
Related Terms
Experience Decision Intelligence
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