Definition
Decision provenance records the origin and history of a company decision.
It makes the answer verifiable and gives the team a clear record of accountability.
Elements of provenance
A complete provenance record contains more than a source link.
- Decision
- Decision owner
- Date
- Reasoning
- Scope
- Supporting sources
- Current or superseded status
Examples
A pricing exception can include the approved percentage, account scope, approving leader, effective period, and original Slack thread.
An incident process can include the current escalation rule, policy owner, updated date, and document that replaced the older process.
Why it matters for teams
Provenance reduces repeated debate, supports audits, helps new hires understand prior choices, and lets AI systems provide verifiable answers.
How it reduces repeated debate
Teams often re-argue decisions because they remember different versions of the same event.
A provenance record shows the current decision and explains why older alternatives no longer apply.
Where Nura fits
Nura treats provenance as part of every answer.
It returns the source, date, reasoning, and responsible owner alongside the current decision.
Questions about decision provenance
01Is a source link enough for decision provenance?
No. Useful provenance also includes ownership, timing, reasoning, scope, and whether the decision remains current.
02Can decision provenance change?
Yes. A later decision can supersede the earlier one while preserving the historical record.
03Why do AI agents need provenance?
It allows their answers and actions to be verified against the original company source.