No Theories. No Opinions. Just Science.
THE PROBLEM A DIAGNOSTIC UNCOVERS
Capable Organizations Still Struggle to Execute
Many organizations experience the same pattern:
- decisions are made, but outcomes don’t change
- issues recur across cycles
- meetings multiply while progress slows
This happens even when people are skilled, motivated, and aligned on goals. The issue is rarely effort. It’s decision structure.
What the Decision Structure Diagnostic Does
| What It Does | What That Means for You |
|---|---|
| Focused diagnostic engagement | You gain clarity without committing to long, expensive consulting programs. |
| Examines how decisions actually move | You see where delays, loops, and reversals occur in real operating conditions—not on paper. |
| Identifies structural bottlenecks | You stop treating symptoms and address the root causes blocking execution. |
| Clarifies authority and accountability | Decisions move faster, ownership is clear, and follow-through improves. |
| Highlights low-cost leverage points | Small, targeted changes produce outsized improvements without added resources. |
| Delivered in plain, operational language | You can act on the findings immediately—no theory or translation required. |
Why The Decision Structure Diagnostic Is Different
Most approaches focus on:
- planning harder
- training more
- improving culture or engagement
These help people, but often leave decision structure unchanged.
The Diagnostic focuses on:
- decision authority
- constraints
- feedback and escalation paths
→ When structure changes, execution follows.
What Organizations Commonly Experience
- faster decision cycles
- fewer repeated or reversed decisions
- clearer ownership of outcomes
- reduced coordination overhead
- lower frustration among capable staff
→ Progress improves without adding staff, meetings, or programs.
Best Fit Organizations
- public and civic institutions
- libraries and educational organizations
- nonprofits and foundations
- professional organizations under constraint
Especially useful when:
- the same problems keep returning
- effort is high but outcomes are inconsistent
- leadership senses misalignment but can’t locate it
FAQS
Is this consulting or assessment?
It’s a focused diagnostic. The goal is structural clarity before committing to larger initiatives.
How is this different from strategy or efficiency consulting?
Those approaches often assume the right decisions are already clear. This work focuses on why decisions fail to translate into execution in the first place.
Do we need to change our organization or culture?
No. The Diagnostic identifies structural issues first. Cultural or organizational changes may follow—but only if warranted.
Is this theory-heavy?
No. The Diagnostic is grounded in systems science, but delivered in plain, operational language.
What happens after the Diagnostic?
Some organizations act on the findings independently. Others request limited follow-on support. There is no obligation.
Is this appropriate for small organizations?
Yes—especially where capacity is tight and mistakes are costly.
Simple. Low Risk. High Payoff.
- Structured intake
- One 90-minute diagnostic session
- Concise 10 page written clarity brief
Total time investment: under four hours. No long-term commitment required
→ You gain insight before investing further.
A Low-Risk Next Step
A FREE brief consult is usually enough to determine whether the Diagnostic is relevant—or to rule it out quickly.