Detailed case example
A utility-scale program was experiencing repeated sponsor escalations because decision owners were unclear and status reports buried critical choices in operational detail. We conducted a short discovery with program leaders and sponsors to map the decision landscape and identified three critical decision points each month. We designed a one-page executive summary highlighting the decisions, options, impacts and recommended owner actions, and a weekly risk snapshot. The program adopted the templates and trained the governance team on meeting discipline. Within three months, escalations decreased by more than half and sponsors reported higher confidence in the information presented. This case demonstrates how clarifying decisions and trimming noise in reporting enables faster, better decisions. The approach focused on rapid adoption of simple artefacts rather than introducing heavy new processes, which was essential for sustainability.