Frameworks
decision-making / alignment
Decision Architecture Toolkit
Categorise reversible vs irreversible calls and flag consultation bloat.
Purpose
Make decision ownership and consultation explicit so the right people can make timely calls. Match the effort to the consequences and reversibility of the decision.
When to use
- Decisions wait for too many approvals.
- Accountability is unclear or consultation has become a bottleneck.
What you get
- A reversible and irreversible decision classification guide.
- Decision owner, consultation and escalation templates.
How to use Decision Architecture
Quick start
- 1List the open decisions.
- 2Mark each reversible or irreversible.
- 3Assign one owner, cap consultees, and log the call with a review date.
What good looks like
Irreversible calls get enough rigour, reversible calls move in days, and the consultation count is visible when it bloated.
Common mistakes
- Treating every decision as irreversible.
- Invisible owners.
- Endless alignment meetings.
Monday action: Write the top three waiting decisions, mark each reversible or irreversible, and name an owner before midday.
Interactive workspace
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Decision architecture workspace
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Decision mix
Reversible
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Irreversible
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