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Decision boundary map

Teams make decision boundaries explicit so people know what they can decide, where consultation is needed and when escalation is appropriate. This helps authority move closer to the work without creating chaos.

Inspired by:

Atlassian Team Playbook

Growth Culture Element: 

Empowerment

Growth Culture Subcomponents:

Decision Ownership, Clarity & Consistency, Trust & Autonomy

Why it matters:

Reduces bottlenecks and increases confidence to act.

Who can implement:

Leaders, Managers, Teams

How to get started:

Start with one common decision-making process. Map out what happens and who needs to be responsible, accountable, consulted and informed (RACI).

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