How to Define Decision Rights

We recommend a simple yet comprehensive approach for defining decision rights called DARE:

• Deciders are the only ones with a vote.
• Advisers have input and help shape the decision. They have an outsize voice in setting the context of the decision and have a big stake in its outcome.
• Recommenders conduct the analyses, explore the alternatives, illuminate the pros and cons, and ultimately recommend a course of action to advisers and deciders.
• Executers don’t give input but are deeply involved in implementing the decision.