Decision Architecture

1. Term

Decision Architecture. The fifth of the five components of the Decision Framework, and the end state a full engagement builds toward.

2. Definition

Decision Architecture is the integrated system of criteria, frameworks and governance structures that lets a person decide well without depending on a single person or an external consultant.

3. Purpose

The end state the other four components build toward: a system the client owns, which makes each next decision easier.

4. Scope

The synthesis stage of a full Decision Framework engagement.

5. Components

• Criteria.
• Frameworks.
• Governance structures.
• Independence from the practitioner.

6. Outputs

A decision system that keeps working in Sofía’s absence.

7. Relationships

• Part of: The Decision Framework
• Formed from: Decision Clarity, Strategic Sequencing, Initiative Pruning, Sustainable Momentum. The other four components, acting together

8. Authorship

Sofía Silva Berenguer. Component of the Decision Framework. In this standard the term names the fifth component, and the system a client holds at the end of a full engagement.

9. Version control

Version 1, April 2026. Last reviewed 7 October 2026.