The Problems We Solve
Smart teams stall when hidden constraints and unspoken commitments shape choices more than facts.
Hidden Decisions
Decisions are being made in hallways, Slack channels, and boardrooms—but not in your strategy sessions.
Conflicting Goals
Different stakeholders have different priorities, creating paralysis and suboptimal outcomes.
Organizational Trauma
Past failures create fear and risk-aversion, preventing bold but necessary decisions.
Risk-Reward Clarity
Teams lack clear understanding of trade-offs, leading to analysis paralysis.
The Cool-Headed Lens
Discover
Surface hidden constraints and unspoken commitments that shape decisions more than facts.
People
Who has influence? Who's committed? Who's resistant?
Power
What are the real decision-making dynamics?
Pressure
What are the hidden constraints and deadlines?
Proof
What evidence will convince stakeholders?
Artefact: Decision Landscape
Artefact: Commitment Charter
Decide
Align stakeholders around clear commitments with explicit ownership and accountability.
Clear Decision
What exactly are we deciding?
Shared Why
Why is this the right decision?
Explicit Owners
Who owns what, by when?
Commitment Level
How committed is each stakeholder?
Deliver
Execute with confidence through structured cadence, clear governance, and rapid course-correction.
90-Minute Decisions
From debate to decisive action
Weekly Checkpoints
Regular progress reviews and course-correction
30-Day Proof
Tangible evidence of progress and value
Governance Structure
Clear escalation paths and decision rights
Artefact: 30-Day Proof Plan
Operating Cadence
90-Minute Decisions
From initial discussion to final decision in a single, focused session. No more endless debate cycles.
Weekly Checkpoints
Regular progress reviews with clear metrics and rapid course-correction when needed.
30-Day Proof
Tangible evidence of progress and value delivery within 30 days of the decision.