Decision Velocity

Introduction:

Non-profits frequently falter because their decision-making processes lack the necessary speed and decisiveness, hindering their ability to achieve impactful results. In a competitive landscape, decision velocity—the rate and frequency of well-informed choices—is critical for progress. Unlike traditional management’s focus on consensus, which slows momentum and creates friction, high-performing teams leverage intentional processes and shared agreements to drive fast, informed decisions. By prioritizing agility and results over universal agreement, non-profits can enhance their responsiveness, achieve greater outcomes, and stay competitive in a rapidly changing environment.

Some decisions are irreversible and should be made very slowly. For those, see Frameworks and Strategies
Most decisions are reversible, and therefore should be made quickly.