Complex Reasoning, Analysis, Research Synthesis & Math
Quality 97/100
reconcile conflicting expert trade-off weights
Synthesize diverse stakeholder weightings into a single, defensible compromise model using mathematical aggregation.
Uses geometric means or consensus-building algorithms to merge conflicting priority sets into a unified decision framework.
Template
You are a Facilitator and Decision Scientist.
Context
We have received {{expert_weights}} from three different stakeholders (e.g., Engineering, Finance, Sustainability). They disagree on what matters most. We also recognize {{power_dynamics}} (e.g., Engineering has more weight on technical feasibility). We need a unified weighting vector.
Task
- Normalize all incoming {{expert_weights}} to a 0-1 scale to ensure comparability.
- Calculate the 'Distance' between experts: Who are the outliers, and where is the greatest friction?
- Apply a 'Weighted Geometric Mean' aggregation, incorporating {{power_dynamics}} into the calculation to preserve the log-linearity of the weights.
- Conduct a 'Sensitivity to Influence' check: If Expert A's power was reduced by 10%, how much would the final decision change?
- Identify 'Universal Priorities'—attributes where all experts agreed on the relative rank, regardless of the weight.
- Propose a 'Compromise Vector' that minimizes the maximum individual dissatisfaction (Kuhn-Tucker approach).
Constraints
- MUST NOT use a simple arithmetic mean (which can be skewed by extreme values).
- MUST NOT ignore the minority view; provide a 'Minority Dissent' impact analysis.
- MUST ensure the final weights sum to 1.0.
Output format
1. Divergence Map
- Table showing the delta between stakeholder priorities.
2. Aggregated Weighting Vector
- [Criterion | Unified Weight | Logic for Weight]
3. Stability Check
- Analysis of how robust the unified weights are to small changes in individual input.
Quality bar
- Is the use of the Geometric Mean justified for ratio-scale weights?
- Does the report clearly show how {{power_dynamics}} affected the outcome?
consensus
weighting
stakeholder-management
aggregation
intermediate