Slow Decisions Are More Expensive Than Bad Ones. Measure How Much.
Indecision doesn't show up on your P&L—but it quietly kills deals, burns cash, and survival odds. This decision latency calculator turns slow "we should talk about this" cycles into a hard number you can take to your board.
For Investors, VCs, Board Members & SME Leadership
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What Is Decision Latency?
Decision Latency is the time between recognizing a critical issue and taking corrective action. Research shows it's one of the most powerful predictors of organizational survival during crisis.
75% success rate
Organizations with decision latency of hours/days
21% success rate
Organizations with decision latency of weeks/months
60-70% survival
Companies that act within 5 days of crisis detection
Why Decision Latency Matters
Direct Financial Impact
Every day of delay burns working capital without addressing the root cause
Opportunity Cost
Delayed decisions prevent resource reallocation to higher-value activities
Strategic Erosion
Trust batteries deplete, talent exits, and market position weakens
Survival Probability
Latency exponentially reduces the probability of successful recovery
Scientific Backing
Our methodology synthesizes research from behavioral economics, organizational psychology, and crisis management:
Daniel Kahneman's work on Optimism Bias and cognitive distortions
Diane Vaughan's "Normalization of Deviance" in organizational failure patterns
The "Day 5 Crisis Curve": Organizations acting within 5 days achieve 60-70% survival
Cost of Delay (CoD): Quantifying financial impact of delayed strategic decisions
About Early Warning Index
This tool is provided by Early Warning Index, a business consulting service helping companies identify risks and avoid failure.
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