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By Lenny Rachitsky · lennysnewsletter.com · @lennysan on X · YouTube · LinkedIn
Lenny Rachitsky compiles several lightweight decision-making frameworks, ordered from most to least structured, and explains when each fits best. He stresses that frameworks suit only high-stakes, one-way-door choices, that trust and influence matter more, and that teams should adapt the tools to their own context.
Subscriber post — summary only01Key takeaways
- Frameworks help most with consequential, hard-to-reverse decisions; reserve them for those rather than routine calls.
- Heavy reliance on decision frameworks can signal a trust gap, so address that before adding process.
- Consensus can dilute ownership; a clearly accountable decider with listened-to input often works better.
- Tools like S.P.A.D.E, RAPID, Dory/Pulse, and the Eisenhower Matrix each suit different decision types.
- Adapt any framework to your company, and communicate and build buy-in once a decision is made.
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02Frameworks mentioned
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