Blog Post 17: Timely Decisions—Releasing Momentum

Nothing stalls a system faster than delayed decisions. Energy piles up behind bottlenecks until progress slows to a crawl. Leaders who make timely decisions free that blocked energy, releasing momentum throughout the organization.

For example, in a hospital, a department head who makes quick decisions on resource allocations during a surge enables doctors and nurses to focus on patients instead of waiting for approval. Momentum builds because the flow isn’t blocked. By contrast, indecision at the top often cascades down, creating hesitation at every level.

Timely decisions don’t mean reckless speed. They mean striking a balance between clarity and action—moving fast enough to keep energy flowing without leaving chaos in their wake.

Momentum is released the moment leaders make a decision. Action unlocks energy.

— Dr. Donalee