Exercise 7.2: Decision Authority Matrix

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[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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