by David Matheson | Jun 16, 2026 | Strategy, ValuePoint™
Executive Summary Decision Quality helps innovators think clearly under uncertainty without slowing learning. The six dimensions of DQ—Frame, Alternatives, Information, Value, Integration, and Commitment—create a practical map for innovation decisions. The goal is not...
by Don Creswell | Feb 11, 2026 | Strategy, ValuePoint™
To improve quality decision-making, organizations must move beyond analytics to address “people-and-process” problems. By applying the six principles of Decision Quality (DQ)—appropriate framing, creative alternatives, reliable information, clear values,...
by David Matheson | Oct 1, 2020 | Strategy
Alliance Voices: Great Decisions Every Time How do you drive a great decision every time to actually drive organizational change? Presenting analysis alone only speaks to people’s heads and does not drive lasting change. I found this out from a painful wire...
by David Matheson | Jun 27, 2020 | Strategy, ValuePoint™
The Future is Uncertain The game has changed. Among the many things disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic is your organization’s long-range plan. Those carefully negotiated assumptions that informed your projections of growth and guided your innovation and R&D...
by David Matheson | Dec 6, 2017 | Strategy, ValuePoint™
Innovation Keeps Companies Alive and Well Innovation is an adventure, a journey into the uncertain future. For some of us, that’s an exciting prospect that energizes us to take on each new challenge. For others of us, it’s a terrifying ride with blind corners and...
by David Matheson | Apr 12, 2017 | Strategy, ValuePoint™
A Silicon Valley company recently asked SmartOrg to help with their growth challenge. They knew that to really grow, they needed to identify technology inflection points that defined the next big waves that they could ride. But as their company grew and their industry...
