Decision Structure Scan

I. Decision Clarity (1 / 6)

1. When complex cross-functional decisions arise, is the final decision-maker clearly defined?

2. Do decisions ever reach execution before authority boundaries are fully clarified?

II. Authority Alignment (2 / 6)

3. Are decision rights aligned with control over resources?

4. Does responsibility for outcomes consistently match decision authority?

III. Cross-functional Friction (3 / 6)

5. When digital or data-driven initiatives span multiple functions, how are priority conflicts handled?

6. Do major cross-functional initiatives experience delays due to interdepartmental coordination issues?

IV. Accountability Visibility (4 / 6)

7. Is the logic behind major decisions documented or traceable over time?

8. Can your organization clearly explain who owned and justified a past critical decision?

V. Initiative Ownership & Coordination (5 / 6)

9. Is there a clearly defined owner for major strategic initiatives?

10. Are multiple parallel initiatives coordinated under a unified decision framework?

VI. Structural Stress Indicators (6 / 6)

11. If digital or cross-functional complexity were significantly expanded, would your current decision structure sustain it without major friction?

12. Are escalation thresholds for cross-functional decisions explicitly defined?

13. When decisions stall, the primary cause is typically:

14. Does your organization have a shared understanding of where its most vulnerable decision points lie?