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RAPIDSM Decision-Making:   What it is, why we like it, and how to get the most out of it   Jon Huggett and Caitrin Moran Decision-making in nonprofits can be challenging, for reasons ranging from vague reporting structures to the complexities that naturally arise in organizations with many constituencies to consider and represent. In the worst cases, a poor decision-making process can create a climate of mistrust, and even undermine an organization’s mission. The result is often wasted time, confusion and frustration. One way to address the issue is to diagnose the source of the problem by mapping out how decisions are being made. Another is to map out how key decisions should be made. There are a variety of tools available to facilitate these processes. Among them, a tool called RAPIDSM has been highly effective, and is easily adaptable to different situations, team sizes, and types of organizations. RAPIDSM Decision-Making: What it is, why we like it, and how to get the most out of it What do you think? We invite you to submit comments on what you have read. Please direct your feedback to feedback@bridgespan.org. Strategies for Social Impact, the knowledge letter created from Bridgespan's consulting work, shares insights from client engagements, and is offered free of charge. Subscribe to Strategies for Social Impact.