Watch the escalation pattern
If routine decisions return to the owner, the issue may be unclear decision rights or a missing process. Before adding more meetings or managers, map where decisions stop and why.
Define the boundaries
Delegation works better when responsibilities, authority and escalation conditions are clear. Teams need to know what they can decide and what must be reviewed.
Create a review rhythm
SOPs describe how work should flow. Regular reviews show whether that flow is working. Together, they help leadership focus on exceptions and priorities instead of every transaction.
A QUESTION FOR YOUR NEXT REVIEW
What needs to become clearer before the business takes its next step?
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