The Authority Mapping Protocol™

2. The Authority Mapping Protocol™

"Unclear authority isn't a cultural problem. It's a structural one."

A DECISION ARCHITECTURE TOOL FOR SENIOR LEADERS

WHAT THIS IS

When authority is ambiguous, decisions slow down, accountability dissolves, and talented people leave. The Authority Mapping Protocol™ is a precision tool for senior leaders who need to establish clear, durable lines of authority across their organisation — so the right people are empowered to act, and everyone knows exactly where they stand.

WHO THIS IS FOR

Built for executive teams, board members, and organisational designers navigating growth, restructuring, mergers, or leadership transitions where authority has become contested or unclear.

WHAT'S INSIDE

—    Authority spectrum model — map every role from advisory to full decision rights

—    RACI++ Framework upgrade — beyond responsible and accountable to structural precision

—    Authority conflict diagnostic — identify where overlap is causing friction

—    Delegation architecture template — what to hold, what to release, and to whom

—    Authority gap analysis across functions and levels

—    Escalation protocol design guide — build escalation paths that actually work

WHAT YOU'LL WALK AWAY WITH

A complete authority map for your organisation, elimination of decision bottlenecks, and a shared language across your leadership team for how authority is held and exercised.