Policy 002: Decision-Making
Date: 2026-04-07 Status: Active
Purpose
Clarify how decisions are made at different levels of the organization.
Intended Outcome
Fast operational decisions, informed tactical decisions, and well-considered strategic decisions.
Policy Details
| Level | Scope | Who Decides | Process |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operational | Day-to-day work within a domain | Agent (role keeper) | Act autonomously within role boundaries |
| Tactical | Priorities, backlog ordering, dispatch | Alex | Agent recommends, Alex decides |
| Strategic | Product direction, phase transitions, pivots | Alex | Research-informed, consent-based with community input (when community exists) |
Consent Process (for strategic decisions)
- Present the proposal with driver and requirement
- Gather input from affected agents/domains
- Check for objections (evidence of harm or missed improvement)
- Resolve objections or amend proposal
- Decide and record in the logbook
Responsibilities
| Who | What |
|---|---|
| Agents | Make operational decisions, recommend tactical ones |
| Coordinator | Surface decisions that need Alex's attention |
| Alex | Make tactical and strategic decisions |
Metrics and Monitoring
| Metric | How Monitored | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Decision speed | Time from proposal to decision | Quarterly |
| Decision quality | Outcomes vs. intended outcomes | Quarterly |
Review date: 2026-07-07