Reorganization decision canvas

The decision it supports

Use the reorganization decision canvas to make this choice explicit and reviewable: Is a reorganization necessary, and what problem should it solve? The working view makes trigger, evidence, and desired outcome visible so discussion can move from general opinion to a specific action or decision.

When to use it

Use the reorganization decision canvas when several reasonable paths exist in team development, the trade-offs cannot all be removed, and the decision needs to be explained later. Agree how trigger, evidence, and desired outcome will be judged before advocating an option.

What it compares

The reorganization decision canvas is a transparent comparison of credible paths, their evidence, trade-offs, authority, and review conditions. Its core working elements are trigger, evidence, desired outcome, and non-structural options. Those elements belong together because each changes how the others should be interpreted or acted on.

Decision criteria

Trigger

Record only the context that changes the work, separating verified facts from interpretations and assumptions. Within the reorganization decision canvas, connect this entry to evidence so the relationship can be reviewed rather than inferred.

Evidence

Name the evidence, its date and owner, and any limitation that affects how confidently it can be used. Within the reorganization decision canvas, connect this entry to desired outcome so the relationship can be reviewed rather than inferred.

Desired outcome

Describe the observable result, who benefits, and the evidence that would show meaningful progress. Within the reorganization decision canvas, connect this entry to non-structural options so the relationship can be reviewed rather than inferred.

Non-structural options

Describe credible alternatives on the same basis so that benefits, costs, risks, dependencies, and reversibility can be compared fairly. Within the reorganization decision canvas, connect this entry to stability cost so the relationship can be reviewed rather than inferred.

Stability cost

State the required amount and timing, the source or constraint, the opportunity cost, and the decision rule for changing the allocation. Within the reorganization decision canvas, connect this entry to talent so the relationship can be reviewed rather than inferred.

Talent

Capture talent only at the level needed to answer: Is a reorganization necessary, and what problem should it solve? Use observable evidence, name any unresolved judgment, and state what action or choice this entry can change. Within the reorganization decision canvas, connect this entry to dependencies so the relationship can be reviewed rather than inferred.

Dependencies

Capture dependencies only at the level needed to answer: Is a reorganization necessary, and what problem should it solve? Use observable evidence, name any unresolved judgment, and state what action or choice this entry can change. Within the reorganization decision canvas, connect this entry to decision so the relationship can be reviewed rather than inferred.

Decision

Name the decision, the person or body with final authority, the date, and the rationale that should remain visible later. Within the reorganization decision canvas, connect this entry to dependencies so the relationship can be reviewed rather than inferred.