When this is used
When leaders need to commit — but direction is still forming, trade-offs are unresolved, or a few decisions will determine whether the initiative succeeds.

What this involves

• Sponsor and key-leader conversations to surface the true decision set

• Alignment on intent, success criteria, and non-negotiables

• Clarifying ownership, decision rights, and escalation paths

• Stress-testing the few assumptions and risks that matter most

Outcome

• A shared leadership position and decision record

• Clear ownership and a credible path forward

• A grounded basis to proceed — or a deliberate decision to pause