Decision Atlas

Decision architecture: who makes each business decision?

Set out who decides, who gives input, and when approval is needed.

Decision architecture table where the decision surface is visible before work starts.

What is decision architecture?

Decision architecture describes how decisions are made in a business: who can decide, whose approval is required, who contributes, and who needs to know the result. It is a way to organize responsibilities, not another name for coaching.

Who can approve?

  1. Write the decision you need to make.
  2. Record who can decide and whose approval is required.
  3. List who needs to contribute information.
  4. Agree when the decision is needed and who will act on it.
  5. Tell the people affected and record the decision.

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Before hiring help

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