Applied professional learning

Design Decision Rights Across Functions

Make ownership clear across functional boundaries.

Identify repeated choices and the consequences of delay. Distinguish decision owners from contributors and approvers.

100% onlineFocused practical course€249 per participantApplications open

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Illustrative scene: two heads of function negotiate ownership of a cross-functional handoff using a clean decision-rights map.

YOUR LEARNING OUTCOMES

What you will be able to do.

Directors and VPs.

Identify repeated choices and the consequences of delay.
Distinguish decision owners from contributors and approvers.
Set information needs, timing and escalation rules.
Walk through difficult cases before adopting the design.

WHAT YOU WILL CREATE

Operating-model decisions, handoffs, decision owners, and escalation paths.

IN PRACTICE

A situation you could face.

Two functions both believe they own an important decision. Work stalls between reviews and escalations. Redesign the decision process.

YOUR TASK

Walk through difficult cases before adopting the design.

Illustrative learning scenario.

CURRICULUM

Your learning path.

4 modules

Map the decisions

Identify repeated choices and the consequences of delay.

Clarify accountability

Distinguish decision owners from contributors and approvers.

Design the handoffs

Set information needs, timing and escalation rules.

Test the operating model

Walk through difficult cases before adopting the design.

THE EXPERIENCE

Practice with a purpose.

100% onlineNo in-person attendance required.

Self-directed cases, practical exercises and worked examples. Your invitation confirms the learning materials, delivery format and support included.

Understand the decision

Define the question and the evidence a useful answer needs.

Test your judgement

Apply the method to a realistic case and explain your choices.

Review the quality

Use explicit criteria to judge the result and improve the work.

ABOUT YOUR APPLICATION

Before you apply.

Are courses delivered online?

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How do intakes work?

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When can I start?

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What does the fee cover?

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Will I receive a certificate?

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Who is behind the Academy?

Scipio Academy draws on practical expertise from senior alumni of McKinsey, BCG and Bain. We will share details of the programme contributors and reviewers with your invitation. The firms do not sponsor or endorse these programmes.