Frame the Decision In preparation for the meeting itself, Debate Makers define what needs to be addressed, why it is important, and how the final decision is expected to be made. The What. Multipliers explicitly state what question needs to be addressed. The Why. They shed light on what is happening in the environment that is prompting the need for the debate, and they lay out the stakes involved. The How. Multipliers take time up front to clarify the decision-making process and establish roles, including their own.