Clarify who recommends and who decides across programmes and partnerships, then capture each decision in a consistent log. Record rationale, conditions, approvers and follow-ups so accountability holds through to closure and audit traceability is built in.
Public sector decisions often stall on unclear authority, inconsistent evidence expectations, and weak follow-through across partners and suppliers. A standard decision rights map and decision log keeps decisions proportionate, traceable, and closed with named owners.
For leaders and governance teams who need decisions to be clear, timely and defensible across approvals, delegations and assurance requirements.
Inputs
We keep inputs practical. The goal is not to redesign your governance—only to standardise decision rights and decision records.
A list of common decision types (e.g., prioritisation, funding allocation, scope change, partnership governance, procurement approvals) so recurring calls aren’t reinvented each cycle.
Outputs
A repeatable set of decision types with clear definitions—so teams stop debating “what kind of decision is this?”
A simple, defensible map of who recommends and who decides by decision type and level—so ownership is unambiguous.
Lightweight evidence expectations (only what’s required)—so decisions land without unnecessary bureaucracy.
Consistent records with rationale, options considered (as needed), conditions, approvers, dates, and follow-ups—searchable and reusable.
A pack-ready format that presents the decision, recommendation, required approvers, conditions and next actions—so forums decide, not just note.
Configuration
Configured to match your governance model, statutory context and assurance posture—without adding unnecessary steps.
Tailor decision types and route them across Delivery / Executive / Oversight by materiality and risk.
Confirm key stakeholders, decision bottlenecks (approvals, evidence, handoffs), and the forums where decisions should land. Agree the first 3–5 decision types to standardise.
Define decision rights, minimum evidence, thresholds/triggers, and what “good” decision records must contain (including conditions and follow-ups). Align this to your forum rhythm and pack structure.
Configure the decision rights map and decision log with permissions, mandatory fields, approval steps and linking rules—then run it through the operating rhythm so decisions stay clean and actions close.
