Design Choice Analysis
One design decision at a time: what has to be true to actually activate it?
Aim
To help teams turn design decisions into actionable plans by assessing what each choice requires across work, structure, metrics, people, leadership and feedback systems. It bridges the gap between design and execution — one choice at a time.
Results
Clear visibility into the operational and behavioural requirements of each design choice
Early identification of what needs to be built, changed or reinforced to enable activation
Practical inputs for communication, training, system updates and leadership alignment
A grounded starting point for developing detailed activation plans
Reduced risk of downstream surprises, confusion or rework
Pro Tips
Facilitate this as a working session, not a solo desk exercise
Focus on what's required, not just what's ideal
Use the Cube as a checklist and conversation guide
Prioritise complex or high-risk choices first
Capture both insights and action items
Tie the output directly to your readiness and phasing tools
How it works
Select a single design choice to work through — start with the most complex or highest-risk ones.
Use the Cube as a checklist: work, structure, metrics, people, leadership and feedback systems.
For each dimension, ask what has to be true for this choice to actually work in practice.
Record what needs to be built, changed or reinforced, and who owns it.
Capture both insights and concrete action items as you go.
Feed the output straight into your readiness, phasing and activation planning.