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Decision Rights Matrix

Per decision type: who proposes, decides, consulted, informed.

45 min Intermediate

Goal

End "who decides this?" — source of most org frustration.

Steps

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    Categorize: financial, hiring, product, ops, partnerships.
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Expected Outcome

Immediate
You see 3 decision types went to CEO unnecessarily.

Evidence base

School: Organizational Decision Rights

Founders: Paul Rogers · Marcia Blenko (2006)

Rogers & Blenko (Bain & Co.) — HBR Jan 2006 "Who Has the D?" introduced RAPID framework for decision rights.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does "Decision Rights Matrix" take?
This exercise takes about 45 minutes, practiced in a group in a Action format.
When will I notice the effect of "Decision Rights Matrix"?
You see 3 decision types went to CEO unnecessarily. In the short term: In a month, team decision speed up 50%.
Is "Decision Rights Matrix" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Organizational Decision Rights (Paul Rogers, Marcia Blenko (2006)). Rogers & Blenko (Bain & Co.) — HBR Jan 2006 "Who Has the D?" introduced RAPID framework for decision rights.
Is "Decision Rights Matrix" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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