Exercise 7.2: Decision Authority Matrix

Black Swan Risk Management · 3:43

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[Verse 1]
When the black swan lands and chaos takes flight
Who decides what's wrong, who decides what's right?
Map your decision tree before the storm
Authority levels keep you safe and warm
Financial limits, safety calls to make
Time is ticking, there's no room for mistakes

[Chorus]
CEO for the million-dollar choices
Crisis leader when the clock is racing
Department heads for their domain voices
Local managers for ground-floor facing
Know your limits, know your role
Decision matrix saves your soul

[Verse 2]
Employee safety never waits in line
Local manager decides in real time
But market exit needs the CEO
Contract changes, department heads should know
Regulatory compliance can't delay
Crisis leader guides throughout the day

[Chorus]
CEO for the million-dollar choices
Crisis leader when the clock is racing
Department heads for their domain voices
Local managers for ground-floor facing
Know your limits, know your role
Decision matrix saves your soul

[Bridge]
Dollar thresholds drawn with crystal clarity
Time limits set for each priority
When escalation triggers start to fire
Move it up the chain, don't let it tire
Public communication, who speaks out?
Map it clear, remove all doubt

[Verse 3]
Test your matrix with the simulation scene
From exercise one, keep your structure clean
Black swan strikes, your system's put to test
Clear authority performs the best
When crisis hits, no time to hesitate
Your decision map will seal your fate

[Chorus]
CEO for the million-dollar choices
Crisis leader when the clock is racing
Department heads for their domain voices
Local managers for ground-floor facing
Know your limits, know your role
Decision matrix saves your soul

[Outro]
Map it out before the storm arrives
Clear decisions help your business thrive
Authority matrix, your guiding light
Through the blackest swan's chaotic flight

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