The Case for Structural Reform
A cleaner, traditional overview of the Decent Framework™ that calls for a new spine.
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The Problem
Modern frameworks and operating models (Agile, TOGAF, OKRs, POM) rely on process and approval to fill gaps – which dilutes ownership and accountability, drives unsustainable overhead, and sidesteps fundamental design constraints.
The Insight
Scope is the true atomic unit of value in an enterprise – process is the byproduct of scope interaction. Scope-first governance allows an enterprise to solve gaps through design, rather than relying on bureaucracy.
The Solution
The Decent Framework™ instills accountability and responsible resource stewardship of shareholder capital by focusing on five governing principles:
- All value is explicitly scoped.
- All scopes have accountable officers.
- All officers serve the shareholders.
- Shareholders are driven by the market.
- The market demands returns.
The Outcome
Enterprises unlock operational leverage – such as fewer blockers, faster action, and informed decisions – in addition to growth by knowing when, where, and why capital is deployed, and what return to expect.
The Kicker
If you are a shareholder, Decent tells you where value is created, and where it is wasted. If you are an operator, it shows you how to be a responsible steward of capital.
The Decent Framework™ isn’t about optimization – it’s a reckoning. One that demands intentional org-design – so that every decision, investment, and risk ties back to value.