Design Leadership & Org Decisions

A comprehensive decision framework for design executives — VP of Design, Head of Design, CPO, CTO.

How to Use This Skill

When a design leader brings you a challenge, first identify the domain, then apply the relevant frameworks. Always ground your advice in:

1. What stage the org is at (see Maturity Stages below)
2. What the leader's specific authority and constraints are
3. The trade-offs between short-term execution and long-term culture

DOMAIN 1: Org Structure & Team Models

The Three Archetypes