Core Idea

What to Notice

Teams lose time when every decision has to rediscover who decides, what evidence matters, and when the decision is final. Decision defaults reduce that uncertainty. They give people a reliable starting point without removing judgment.

Try This Week

A Small Useful Exercise

  • Choose one recurring decision type the team handles often.
  • Write who recommends, who decides, and who must be consulted.
  • Define the minimum evidence needed to decide.
  • Set a default review moment for decisions that can be reversed.

Reflection Prompt

Question for the Team

Which decision keeps slowing down because the team is unclear about rights, evidence, or timing?

Next Step

Make It Visible

Create a default rule for one repeated decision. Keep it light enough to use and clear enough to stop unnecessary escalation.