Decision Authority and Escalation Model Template
Defining who can decide what and at what level, preventing decision paralysis and shadow architecture
The Decision Authority and Escalation Model template provides a structured approach to defining who can decide what and at what level, preventing decision paralysis and shadow architecture.
Template Sections
This template includes 6 sections.
Authority Model Overview
Describe the decision authority model: the authority levels, the decision categories, and the escalation triggers
Decision Authority Diagram
Diagram section
Decision Authority RACI
Map who is responsible, accountable, consulted, and informed for each decision category: technology selection,...
Decision Authority Principles
State the principles: decisions at the lowest competent level, cross-cutting decisions require coordination, all...
Escalation Process
Document the escalation process: when to escalate, to whom, the information required, the expected response time, and...
Decision Authority Risks
Document risks: authority gaps where no one can decide, authority overlaps where multiple people claim ownership,...
Section Details
Block Types Used
| Section | Block Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Authority Model Overview | Rich Text | Describe the decision authority model: the authority levels, the decision... |
| Decision Authority Diagram | Diagram | Diagram section |
| Decision Authority RACI | RACI Matrix | Map who is responsible, accountable, consulted, and informed for each decision... |
| Decision Authority Principles | Principle | State the principles: decisions at the lowest competent level, cross-cutting... |
| Escalation Process | Operational Note | Document the escalation process: when to escalate, to whom, the information... |
| Decision Authority Risks | Risk | Document risks: authority gaps where no one can decide, authority overlaps... |
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