Name who can make the decision
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Name Who Can Make the Decision
Unclear authority turns small decisions into delays or conflicting promises. A decision-rights map identifies who decides, who contributes and who needs to hear the result.
When to use it
Use this when several staff or volunteers believe they own the same decision.
Put It into Practice
- List five recurring decisions, such as schedule changes or equipment purchases, and describe each precisely enough that people recognize the boundary.
- Assign one accountable decision owner, required consultation and any approval limit; verify the arrangement with the people who actually hold authority.
- Publish the practical map internally and test it against the next real decision, revising ambiguous boundaries rather than adding another approval layer.
What It Can Look Like
A coordinator can move an ordinary session within an approved venue window, while a new paid commitment requires the designated budget holder.
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Take it with you: Clear authority supports responsible action; it should also identify how safeguarding concerns and decisions beyond someone's remit reach the appropriate person.