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Decision Friction Canvas

The Decision Friction Canvas maps a single important decision against the people, information and approvals it must pass through — making visible the accumulated complexity that slows execution. Teams use it to redesign how decisions are made, not just what is decided.

Ways to use this tool

  • Downloadable PDF

    A print-ready reference to share and use with your team.

  • Worksheet

    A structured template to apply the tool to your own organisation.

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The research and executive perspectives that inform this framework.