At SVB we have had a decision-making framework for years, called
the “3-Ds” – Debate, Decide and Deliver.
Debate – all parties are contributing to constructive,
democratized/safe debate
Decide – the “decider” will call the debate phase to a close and
make the decision. Note all know who the decider will be – could be the
most senior, most informed or most vested.
Deliver – once the decision has been made, all parties including
those dissenting during the debate phase will collaborate for effective
communication and delivery of the decision. No passive aggressive
behavior is tolerated.
