Decision Notes
Observations, questions and recurring patterns from working with CEOs, founders and boards.
01
When accountability grows faster than authority.
A new mandate or investor can change what a CEO is accountable for before decision rights have caught up. The resulting friction often remains invisible until an important decision needs to be made.
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02
When two good options both make sense.
Growth or profitability. Continuity or leadership change. Speed or control. A CEO's priorities become clearest when both options are credible and the consequences matter.
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03
New ownership versus old decision rights.
An acquisition or a new investor changes expectations. Yet the organisation often continues making decisions according to the previous mandate. That gap can quietly undermine progress.
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