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An adaptive decision-making map for founders navigating ambiguity

For a founder, every decision carries weight and the pressure to “get it right” can he heavy. I put together the following adaptive decision-making map to help myself (and other founders) work through ambiguity and move forward with clarity.

It’s a formula, not a framework.

It’s meant to be held lightly and used in real conversations, not something carved in stone.

The six-step sequence helps you surface your vision and values, map them against what you know and what constraints you face, make a focused decision, and set clear trigger points for when and how you’ll re-assess.

📍 Use it in one sitting with your leadership team

💡Capture insights in a shared doc or whiteboard

🔁 Revisit at key decision points or when things feel stuck

🧠If you need a sounding board, upload this diagram in your favorite ChatBot and have it walk you through, aligning priorities and risks to your vision, values, and constraints.

Adaptive Decision-Making Map