Decision Velocity

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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.

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

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