Dimension 01
Decision latency
How quickly can the organization make a clear, informed decision when normal operating conditions change?
1Contained
2Watch
3Exposed
4Critical
Executive Pressure Test · Step 03
Scored pressure map
Score each dimension from 1 to 4 after reviewing the intake and team responses. The goal is not an abstract maturity score; it is a shared view of where pressure can change the outcome.
Scoring guide
1
Contained
The operating condition is clear, owned, and dependable.
2
Watch
Weakness is visible but does not yet threaten critical outcomes.
3
Exposed
Pressure regularly reveals delay, uncertainty, or manual workarounds.
4
Critical
The condition can materially disrupt delivery, decisions, or trust.
Dimension 02
Accountability gaps
How visible are the accountable owner, decision rights, and escalation path for critical work?
1Contained
2Watch
3Exposed
4Critical
Dimension 03
Process fragility
How reliably do essential handoffs and operating rhythms hold when capacity tightens?
1Contained
2Watch
3Exposed
4Critical
Dimension 04
Information integrity
How consistently does the leadership team work from timely, trusted operational signals?
1Contained
2Watch
3Exposed
4Critical
Dimension 05
Resource bottlenecks
How exposed is critical delivery to constrained people, systems, vendors, or approvals?
1Contained
2Watch
3Exposed
4Critical
Use in the readout
Circle the two highest exposures. For each, name the accountable executive, the decision to make, and one 30-day proof point.