What This Tool Does
The Framing Test™ prevents the Framing Tax™—the hidden cost of executing the wrong decision.
It ensures:
- Decisions are clearly defined
- Trade-offs are explicit
- Constraints are understood
The 4-Point Framing Test™
Before approving any initiative, answer:
1. Can the decision be stated in one sentence?
☐ Yes ☐ No
2. Is the trade-off explicit?
☐ Yes ☐ No
3. Is the time horizon clear?
☐ Yes ☐ No
4. Is the constraint acknowledged?
☐ Yes ☐ No
Decision Rule
If ANY answer = No
→ Do NOT proceed
→ Return for re-framing
Critical Insight
A misframed decision does not fail at execution—it fails before execution begins.
P&L Impact
Poor framing leads to:
- Misallocated capital
- Margin erosion
- Delayed revenue
- Compounding execution waste
Next Step → Use the Decision Architecture Scorecard to diagnose systemic issues