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Cost-of-Delay Calc

For each delayed decision, compute weekly cost of delay financially or in opportunity.

25 min Advanced

Goal

Break delay on decisions you think are "free".

Steps

  1. 1
    Name 3 delayed decisions.
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Expected Outcome

Immediate
Clarity why delay costs.

Evidence base

School: Lean / Agile

Founders: Donald Reinertsen (2009)

Reinertsen — "Principles of Product Development Flow".

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Frequently asked questions

How long does "Cost-of-Delay Calc" take?
This exercise takes about 25 minutes, practiced solo in a Written reflection format.
When will I notice the effect of "Cost-of-Delay Calc"?
Clarity why delay costs. In the short term: Close 2 decisions in week.
Is "Cost-of-Delay Calc" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Lean / Agile (Donald Reinertsen (2009)). Reinertsen — "Principles of Product Development Flow".
Is "Cost-of-Delay Calc" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Advanced. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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