The ORS™ Framework
Three phases that move you forward when none of your options feel like a confident "yes."
DEFINE YOUR
STANDARD
Uncover the necessary conditions that precisely and comprehensively capture what this decision must deliver.
GET R.E.A.L. WITH
YOUR OPTIONS
What does R.E.A.L. mean?
R — Recognize the power of your standard
By breaking a complex decision down into the necessary conditions it must satisfy, you create a clear standard for evaluating your options.
This gives you a concrete basis for determining whether an option can deliver what you need from the decision.
E — Evaluate the options against that standard
Assess each option against each necessary condition to determine where it meets the standard and where gaps remain.
A — Assert the standard
Commit to choosing only what meets the standard. If an option falls short, identify what needs to be confirmed, or what could be changed to get you an option that meets all of the conditions.
L — Log the process in a Decision Brief
Capture the standard, evaluation, gaps, options, and next steps so the reasoning behind the decision is clear and documented.
Evaluate each option against your necessary conditions to see where it meets the standard, where it falls short, and where more information is needed.
If gaps remain, use them as a basis for exploring possibilities, such as modifying your options or identifying new options, to address those gaps.
DECIDE WITH
CONFIDENCE
When an option meets every necessary condition in your standard, you can be confident that it will deliver what you need to be satisfied with the outcome.
The ORS™ Experience
Apply the ORS™ framework to your decision through two one-on-one sessions.
ORS™ Decision Opportunity Scan
A focused 15-minute conversation that reveals how your current decision-making approach is shaping your options and what needs to shift for you to confidently choose.
Your ORS™ experience starts with the Scan. If ORS™ is a fit for your decision, you'll be invited to book an ORS™ Option Resolution Day.
ORS™ Option Resolution Day
A focused, guided working session where you apply the ORS™ to clarify what your choice must deliver, evaluate your options, uncover any gaps, and leave with a clear path forward.
The ORS™ Outcomes
Gain the clarity and confidence to make your decision, along with a deliverable that documents the work for your own reference and to share with others.
What you'll leave with
— A Clear Standard
A clear understanding of what your decision needs to deliver and the conditions an option must satisfy for the outcome to work for you.
— A Clear View of Your Current Options
An objective view of how your current options perform against your necessary conditions, including where they meet the standard, where gaps remain, and what still needs to be confirmed.
— New Perspective on Your Decision and Options
A clearer understanding of your decision, what it needs to deliver, and how your options measure up against your standard.
— A Committed Direction
A chosen option that meets the necessary conditions you established, or clarity on exactly what needs to change or what you still need to learn before you decide.
The deliverable
Your ORS™ Decision Brief
A structured record of your decision that captures your necessary conditions, how your options compare against them, and your committed direction.
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