ACTOR

Use this framework to quickly spot the key players, tensions, and outcomes in any decision-making scenario.


A	Authority — Who is involved, and who makes the call?
C	Context — What is the scenario, challenge, or setting?
T	Tension — What’s at stake, or what tradeoffs exist?
O	Objective — What does this person or role want?
R	Result — What outcome would resolve or move things forward?

Example

#AUTHORITY
The VP of Engineering is deciding whether to outsource AI development.

#CONTEXT
They're under pressure to ship fast but lack internal expertise.

#TENSION
Speed vs. control, short-term velocity vs. long-term capability.

#OBJECTIVE
Make a case for building an internal AI capability now.

#RESULT
I'd like a one-pager that helps leadership understand the long-term value.