The Basic Yes/No Flowchart is a simple decision-making tool that helps individuals and teams evaluate ideas, options, and next steps. By following a clear sequence of questions, decisions, and actions, it provides a structured way to determine whether to proceed, adapt, improve, or stop.
This template includes a built-in feedback loop, encouraging continuous improvement rather than treating decisions as purely pass-or-fail.
How to use it
Define the question or decision you want to evaluate.
Follow the Yes/No pathway based on your answer.
If the answer is “Yes,” proceed and evaluate the results.
If the answer is “No,” reconsider or adapt the idea.
Determine whether improvements are possible and either continue refining or stop the process.
Repeat as needed until a satisfactory outcome is achieved.
Workshop suggestion
Time: 15–30 minutes
Present an idea, proposal, or challenge.
Work through the flowchart individually or as a group.
Discuss improvement opportunities and next steps.
Use the evaluation stage to identify lessons learned and opportunities for refinement.
Who can use it?
Teams and organisations
Entrepreneurs and business owners
Project managers
Consultants and facilitators
Students and educators
Anyone making decisions or evaluating ideas
What should you consider?
✓ Start with a clear and specific question.
✓ Define what success looks like before evaluating results.
✓ Use the feedback loop to improve ideas rather than abandoning them too quickly.
✓ Involve relevant stakeholders when making important decisions.
✓ Keep the process simple and focused on action.
What’s the output?
✓ A clear decision and next step
✓ Improved alignment and transparency
✓ Identified opportunities for improvement
✓ A repeatable process for decision-making and problem-solving
✓ Greater confidence in moving forward—or deciding not to
