Dan...great concept!

Isn't it ironic that not making a decision causes a crisis, and yet using your approach it is still necessary to create a crisis to get decisions made :)

I work with engineers and believe me the saying "paralysis by analysis" does apply!

Over analysis and not using your gut to make the best possible decision is paralyzing to the organization and great benefits/opportunities are missed. Malcolm Gladwell's book 'Blink' talks about the importance of thinking without thinking...using your gut and experience. All leaders have this ability, and often they tend to over analyze data that is old and misleading. There are no perfect answers, only decisions backed by mitigation strategies.

I absolutely agree with Sonia, that if #4 (Trust) is not well established within your organization then DO NOT use this concept...creating a crisis will backfire on you.

Once again Dan...nicely done! Thanks...