[Verse 1] When the black swan lands and chaos breaks Every second counts, no room for mistakes Who holds the wallet, who speaks to press? Authority matrix ends the mess CEO controls the million-dollar calls Crisis team leader when the market falls Department heads watch their domain Local managers handle day-to-day pain [Chorus] Map it out, map it clear Dollar limits, timeframes here Financial, safety, compliance too Contract changes, public view Escalate when thresholds break Authority matrix - no mistake! Six decision types to organize Four power levels - memorize! [Verse 2] Employee safety - local manager starts Under ten thousand, they call the shots, depart But life and limb needs faster track Crisis leader brings the team right back Regulatory compliance can't delay Department head must lead the way Public statements need the top Only CEO makes the chatter stop [Chorus] Map it out, map it clear Dollar limits, timeframes here Financial, safety, compliance too Contract changes, public view Escalate when thresholds break Authority matrix - no mistake! Six decision types to organize Four power levels - memorize! [Bridge] Test your matrix with the sim Exercise seven-one begins Cyber breach or supply chain snap Does your authority matrix map? Thirty minutes for local choice One hour before the crisis voice Twenty-four hours maximum wait Before the CEO seals your fate [Verse 3] Market exit needs the highest chair Contract mods - department head takes care Financial commitments scale with size Small to local, big ones rise Time triggers beat the dollar rule Emergency protocols override the tool Practice scenarios reveal the gaps Where your decision matrix snaps [Chorus] Map it out, map it clear Dollar limits, timeframes here Financial, safety, compliance too Contract changes, public view Escalate when thresholds break Authority matrix - no mistake! Six decision types to organize Four power levels - memorize! [Outro] When the unexpected storm arrives Your matrix keeps the business alive Authority mapped before the day Black swan planning shows the way
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