Decision Latency and Bottleneck Map Template
Identifying where strategy slows down due to decision-making delays and governance bottlenecks
The Decision Latency and Bottleneck Map template provides a structured approach to identifying where strategy slows down due to decision-making delays and governance bottlenecks.
Template Sections
This template includes 6 sections.
Decision Flow Overview
Describe the key decision flows in the organisation: from strategic decisions through tactical decisions to operational...
Decision Bottleneck Diagram
Diagram section
Decision Latency Metrics
Define the key metrics: average decision latency by type, queue depth at each decision point, and the percentage of...
Bottleneck Analysis
Identify the worst bottlenecks: which decisions take longest, what causes the delay (information, authority,...
Decision Speed Principles
State the principles: decisions are made at the lowest competent level, governance cadence matches delivery cadence,...
Decision Latency Risks
Document risks: decisions delayed so long they become irrelevant, workarounds that bypass governance, and decision...
Section Details
Block Types Used
| Section | Block Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Decision Flow Overview | Rich Text | Describe the key decision flows in the organisation: from strategic decisions... |
| Decision Bottleneck Diagram | Diagram | Diagram section |
| Decision Latency Metrics | Metric Display | Define the key metrics: average decision latency by type, queue depth at each... |
| Bottleneck Analysis | Gap Analysis | Identify the worst bottlenecks: which decisions take longest, what causes the... |
| Decision Speed Principles | Principle | State the principles: decisions are made at the lowest competent level,... |
| Decision Latency Risks | Risk | Document risks: decisions delayed so long they become irrelevant, workarounds... |
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