Beslutningsdrevne

Beslutningsdrevne is a concept used in management and public administration to describe approaches in which decisions guide the work, from problem framing to measurement of outcomes. The term, rooted in Danish and Norwegian usage, emphasizes aligning actions with defined decision points and accountable owners, rather than relying solely on data-driven or hypothesis-driven workflows.

Key features include an explicit decision map that documents each decision point, who owns it, what criteria will be used, and what information is required. Decisions are staged in cycles, with feedback loops to adjust criteria or scope. The approach aims for traceability, alignment with strategic goals, and early identification of risks and dependencies. It promotes making decisions explicit and recordable, so that the rationale and expected outcomes are clear to stakeholders.

Common applications appear in strategy development, project portfolio management, product development, data analytics programs, and policy design. In practice, teams produce decision records, not only deliverables; analyses and experiments are designed to inform specific decisions and evaluated against predefined success criteria. The method often complements data-driven or hypothesis-driven workflows by ensuring that insights lead to actionable decisions and accountable consequences.

Benefits include greater clarity about purpose and accountability, faster and more deliberate decision-making, and improved alignment with goals and trade-offs. Limitations include the need for upfront mapping and governance to prevent rigidity, potential perception of bureaucracy, and the risk of underemphasizing exploratory learning if decision-making becomes overly process-driven. When balanced, beslutningsdrevne aims to connect information, choices, and outcomes in a transparent, outcome-oriented workflow.