Convoking4โ„ข - The Decision Operating System for Scaling Companies
๐Ÿ† 2025 Global Recognition Award Winner Decision Ecosystem v5.5 ๐ŸŒ Launching in EN + ES

The GPS for Your Team's Toughest Decisions

Your team agrees in meetings but nothing changes. Projects stall. Priorities shift weekly. Convoking4โ„ข is a complete Decision Operating Systemโ€”a System of Judgment that complements your Systems of Record.

"Collaborative, informed, and effective business decision-making through multiple targeted adaptations as required to Evolve."

Currently in Development ยท Beta Launching Q1 2026

187
Strategic Questions
17
Dimensions
6
Adaptation Types
5
Decision Hubs
Convoking4 Decision Alignment

The Cost of Poor Decision-Making

$50M
product launches that miss targets
$10M
digital transformations yielding no gains
100%
of startups burn seed funding on unwanted products

The inability to decide effectively is the single greatest threat to modern organizations.

Why High-Quality Decisions Are Never Accidental

They emerge from a deliberate system designed to overcome these four fundamental flaws.

FLAW #1

Fragmented Reality

Decisions made in functional silos; critical perspectives ignored.

โ†’ Plans collapse on contact with real world
FLAW #2

Superficial Insight

Raw data confused with genuine insight; vanity metrics chased.

โ†’ Misinterpretations and celebrating wrong wins
FLAW #3

Disconnected Strategy

Disconnect between What (problem), Why (strategy), Who (stakeholders).

โ†’ Cynicism; grand strategies with no daily connection
FLAW #4

The Action Gap

Decisions without clear action plans; accountability void.

โ†’ "Death by a thousand meetings"โ€”everyone agrees, no one acts

Sound Familiar?

These are symptoms. We solve the root cause.

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"We Keep Having the Same Meeting"

Decisions get revisited endlessly. The same topics come back week after week because nothing was truly resolved.

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"Everyone Agreed, Nothing Happened"

Your team nodded in the meeting, then went back to their desks and nothing changed. Agreement isn't the same as commitment.

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"We're Always Fighting Fires"

You don't know what's actually broken until it's a crisis. There's no system to see problems before they explode.

The Root Cause

You Need a System of Judgment

Systems of Record (ERPs, CRMs) ask "Are we doing things right?" โ€” but you need a System of Judgment that asks "Are we doing the RIGHT things?" That's what Convoking4โ„ข provides.

One Complete System. Four Connected Parts.

Convoking4โ„ข isn't just another toolโ€”it's a complete Decision Operating System that takes you from chaos to clarity.

PART 1
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The Ecosystem

Your Decision Rulebook

Defines how decisions flow
PART 2
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The Health Check

Find What's Broken

Maps current โ†’ desired state
PART 3
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The Workflow

Process Every Decision

Routes by complexity
PART 4
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The Results

Track What Matters

Closes the learning loop

The Ecosystem sets the rules. โ†’ The Health Check finds problems. โ†’ The Workflow solves them. โ†’ Results prove it worked. โ†’ Learning Loop feeds back.

Interconnected Decision Centers

Convoking4 organizes decision-making through five interconnected Hubs, each serving a specific phase of the UADE cycle.

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UNDERSTAND

Stakeholder Hub

Map decision-makers, influence patterns, and engagement levels

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UNDERSTAND

Strategic Hub

Assess organizational health across 17 Dimensions; calculate Gap Scores

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ALIGN

Collaboration Hub

Build consensus, resolve conflicts, create strategic narrative

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DECIDE

Planning Hub

Define future state via backcasting; create milestones across 5 horizons

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EVOLVE

Execution Hub

Assign RAPID roles, score commitment, generate Plan Cards, track results

See Every Problem Before It Becomes a Crisis

Our Strategic Health Assessment scans your entire organization with 187 strategic questions across 17 dimensions. The result? A clear map showing where you're healthy, where you're at risk, and where you're in trouble.

Dimension Categories:

๐ŸŽฏ Identity & Direction

Identity & Purpose, Vision & Strategy

D1-D2 ยท 22 questions ยท 4 Vital Signs

๐Ÿ’ช Resources & Capabilities

Financial Health, Operations, Technology, Human Capital

D3-D6 ยท 44 questions ยท 8 Vital Signs

๐ŸŒ Market & Environment

Legal, External Relations, Competition, Customer

D7-D10 ยท 44 questions ยท 8 Vital Signs

๐ŸŒฑ Culture & Sustainability

Innovation, Risk Management, Sustainability & ESG

D11-D13 ยท 33 questions ยท 6 Vital Signs

๐Ÿ‘” Governance & Leadership

Trust, Leadership, Stakeholders, M&A Readiness

D14-D17 ยท 44 questions ยท 6 Vital Signs

The Assessment Framework

187
Strategic Questions
17
Dimensions
32
Vital Signs (โ˜…)
5
Categories

๐Ÿ“‹ The 17 Dimensions

Each dimension covers a critical area of organizational health.

D1Identity & Purpose
D2Vision & Strategy
D3Financial Health
D4Operational Excellence
D5Technology & Data
D6Human Capital
D7Legal & Compliance
D8External Relationships
D9Competition
D10Market & Customer
D11Innovation
D12Risk Management
D13Sustainability & ESG
D14Trust & Legitimacy
D15Leadership & Governance
D16Stakeholder Alignment
D17M&A Readiness

Every Question Is a Bridge

Every one of the 187 questions in the Strategic Health Assessment is designed as a bridge between where you are now and where you need to be.

Each question captures the current state, the desired future, and identifies the appropriate adaptation process needed to close the gap.

"SURVIVAL challenges need reactive bridges. THRIVING opportunities need evolutionary bridges. We ensure you're building the right bridge for each situation."

Current State
Score (1-10)
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The Gap
Priority Score
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Desired State
Target + Horizon
Current State

Honest assessment of present reality

Desired State

Clear definition of the future

The Gap

Quantified distance to close

Adaptation Process

HOW to cross the bridge

Know WHERE You Are and WHAT Type of Work Is Needed

Traditional maturity models describe WHERE you are. Our Six Adaptation Types describe WHAT KIND OF DECISION you need to make.

LEVEL 0
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SURVIVAL

Reactive Adaptation
Crisis response; urgent decisions for existence
LEVEL 1
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STABLE

Defensive Adaptation
Risk mitigation; maintaining stability
LEVEL 2
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IMPROVEMENT

Incremental Adaptation
Efficiency gains; process optimization
LEVEL 3
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SUCCESS

Structural Adaptation
Scalable capabilities and systems
LEVEL 4
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TRANSFORMATION

Disruptive Adaptation
Breakthrough innovation; market redefinition
LEVEL 5
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THRIVING

Evolutionary Adaptation
Long-term sustainability; industry leadership

Core Principle: The type of adaptation required depends on the nature of the gap, not just its size. A small gap in a SURVIVAL area may require more urgent attention than a large gap in a THRIVING area.

Automatic Priority Ranking

Every gap is automatically scored and prioritized. The formula weighs the distance between your current and desired state against the strategic importance of that dimension.

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Critical (Vital Sign)
ร—3.0
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Important
ร—1.5
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Standard
ร—1.0

Higher Gap Scores = Higher Priority. The system automatically surfaces what needs attention first.

Gap Score = (Desired โˆ’ Current) ร— Weight

Example: Decision Speed โ˜…

Current State:3/10
Desired State:8/10
Impact Weight:ร—3.0 (Critical)
Gap Score:(8 - 3) ร— 3.0 = 15.0

When Do You Need to Get There?

Every gap has a Target Horizonโ€”the timeframe for reaching your desired state. The system creates backcasting roadmaps accordingly.

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H1: Immediate

0-90 days
Quick wins, urgent fixes
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H2: Short-Term

90 days - 1 year
Tactical initiatives
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H3: Medium-Term

1-3 years
Strategic programs
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H4: Long-Term

3-5 years
Vision realization
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H5: Legacy

5-10+ years
Generational goals

Backcasting: Plan from the Future

"If we want to be HERE in the future, what must we do NOW?" The AI generates milestone chains working backward from your target state to today's first action.

๐ŸŽฏ Target State โ† ๐Ÿ“‹ 1 Year โ† ๐Ÿ“… 90 Days โ† โšก 30 Days โ† ๐Ÿ“ TODAY

Every Initiative Through Our Proven Process

Simple projects go fast. Complex ones get more rigor. Nothing falls through the cracks. The Triage Gate routes automatically.

UNDERSTAND

See the Full Picture

Steps 1-2.5

Start with where you want to end up. Define where you are today, where you're going, and how complex the journey is.

Current State โ†’ Future State โ†’ Triage Gate

ALIGN

Get Real Buy-In

Steps 3-4

Find the root cause with 5-Whys analysis. Get stakeholder feedback. Build a strategic narrative everyone believes in.

Root Cause โ†’ Strategic Story

DECIDE

Commit for Real

Steps 5-6

Build the investment case. Run Triple Inversion stress test. Commitment Score โ‰ฅ8 required to proceed.

Investment Case โ†’ Commitment Lock

EVOLVE

Execute & Learn

Step 7

Generate the Plan Card with Backcasting Roadmap. Track milestones. Learning Loop feeds back to Assessment.

Plan Card โ†’ Results โ†’ Feedback Loop
UNDERSTAND + ALIGN = Strategy (Why & Where) โ†’ DECIDE = Planning (How) โ†’ EVOLVE = Execution (Who Does What) โ†’ Learning Loop = Continuous Improvement

Stress-Test Every Decision Before Committing

Before committing resources, every initiative passes through three inverse lenses to identify blind spots.

1

Failure Inversion

"What would guarantee this fails?"

Identify and eliminate failure paths before they happen

2

Resource Inversion

"What if we had half the budget/time?"

Find what's essential vs. nice-to-have

3

Stakeholder Inversion

"Who would sabotage this and why?"

Address resistance proactively before it derails progress

This Is Not Policy. This Is Executable Code.

Governance by design. Accountability by architecture. Trust by transparency.

๐ŸŒก๏ธ Governance Thermostat

Dynamically adjusts governance friction based on organizational health and decision context.

๐ŸŸข AUTONOMY
$50K
24h window
AI โ‰ฅ 0.75
๐ŸŸก CAUTION
$25K
48h window
AI โ‰ฅ 0.85
๐Ÿ”ด OVERSIGHT
$10K
72h window
AI โ‰ฅ 0.90
โšซ CRISIS
$0
Same-day sync
AI โ‰ฅ 0.95

๐Ÿ‘ฅ RAPID Framework

Clear roles for every decision. One D per decision. No ambiguity. No diffusion of responsibility.

R
Recommend
Proposes solutions
A
Agree
Must approve
P
Perform
Executes
I
Input
Consulted
D
Decide
Final authority

Features You Won't Find Anywhere Else

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The Commitment Lock

Decisions can't be approved unless the decision-maker scores their commitment 8 out of 10 or higher. No more "I approved it but didn't believe in it."

"Agreement isn't commitment. We measure the difference."
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Pre-Mortem Generator

AI scans your Assessment data and automatically generates "how this could fail" scenarios BEFORE you commit resources. Fix problems before they happen.

"Ask 'what could go wrong?' before it does."
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Automatic Safety Rails

Budget limits, approval requirements, and decision rights are automatically enforced based on your situation. Low on cash? The system won't let you overspend.

"You can't bankrupt the companyโ€”the system won't let you."

Four AI Perspectives. One Strategic Picture.

Convoking4โ„ข connects to multiple AI providersโ€”not as a single assistant, but as a panel of cognitive partners with different analytical strengths.

Claude
Anthropic
Gemini
Google
GPT
OpenAI
Grok
xAI
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Auto-Populate

Pulls data from Assessment to pre-fill initiative details

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SMART Validator

Checks if goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound

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Complexity AI

Auto-classifies Simple/Medium/Complex and routes accordingly

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5-Whys Facilitator

Guides root-cause analysis with prompts and dimension linking

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Story Generator

Drafts 3-sentence strategic narrative from analysis data

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Pre-Mortem Generator

Auto-generates failure scenarios with probability scores

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Bridge Builder

Creates backcasting roadmaps from target to today

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Debate Moderator

Synthesizes disagreements and proposes compromises

AI Confidence Scoring

AI Confidence = (Historical ร— 0.30) + (Data ร— 0.25) + (Alignment ร— 0.25) + (Conflict ร— 0.20)
30%
Historical Similarity
25%
Data Completeness
25%
Stakeholder Alignment
20%
Conflict Detection

๐Ÿง  Reducing Bias Through Multiple Perspectives

Ask the same strategic question to different AI partners. Sometimes they agreeโ€”validating consensus. Sometimes they differโ€”surfacing blind spots. This isn't AI replacing human judgment. It's AI reducing the bias that comes from any single perspective.

What Convoking4โ„ข Is (And What It Isn't)

โœ… What Convoking4 IS

  • A Decision Operating SystemComplete system connecting assessment โ†’ prioritization โ†’ workflow โ†’ execution
  • A System of JudgmentAnswers "Are we doing the RIGHT things?" vs. "Are we doing things right?"
  • A Process FrameworkStructured 7-step workflow ensuring consistent, repeatable decisions
  • A Governance SystemDocuments decision rights, approval thresholds, and accountability
  • A Commitment Measurement ToolRequires decision-makers to score commitment (โ‰ฅ8) before approval
  • A Learning PlatformDecision Library builds organizational intelligence over time

โŒ What Convoking4 IS NOT

  • Not a Strategy GeneratorWe don't tell you WHAT to decideโ€”we help you decide BETTER and FASTER
  • Not a Project Management ToolWe're not Asana/Jiraโ€”we operate BEFORE tasks are defined
  • Not for Personal DecisionsDesigned for collaborative organizational decision-making
  • Not AI That Decides for YouAI assists with synthesis and analysisโ€”but humans always decide
  • Not for Dogmatic OrganizationsIf decisions are already predetermined, this system won't help
  • Not a Guarantee of SuccessBetter process improves odds, but external factors still matter

The Core Distinction

Convoking4โ„ข handles HOW you decide. You still choose WHAT to decide. We make your decision-making process faster, more transparent, and more accountable.

Built for Organizations Making Complex Decisions

Any organization facing a high-stakes, complex decision where the cost of failure is significant and unacceptable.

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Scaling Startups

Series B/C ยท 50-300 employees

You just hired a COO or Chief of Staff to "professionalize" the company. This is the system they need.

โšก Trigger: Just hired first ops leader
Pain: "What worked at 20 people is breaking at 100."
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PE Portfolio Companies

Post-acquisition ยท Year 1-2

You need a 100-day plan and a value creation roadmap. The Health Check IS your diagnostic. The Backlog IS your plan.

โšก Trigger: New ownership, 100-day plan due
Pain: "We need to assess and fix this company fast."
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Family Businesses

In transition ยท $10M-$100M revenue

You're moving from founder-led to professional management. Document how decisions get made before the handoff.

โšก Trigger: Succession planning underway
Pain: "Dad made all the decisions. Now what?"

โœ… Also Great For

Convoking4โ„ข teaches structured decision-making fundamentals to any organization ready to professionalize their processes.

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Growing EnterprisesCross-functional alignment
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Mission-Driven Non-ProfitsStakeholder complexity
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Solo EntrepreneursBuild decision habits early
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Family AssociationsFair family decisions
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Condo AssociationsTransparent community decisions

โŒ Convoking4 Is NOT For (Yet)

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Enterprise (1,000+)Coming in Phase 3 (2027)
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Highly RegulatedSOC 2 / HIPAA not ready yet
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Personal DecisionsBuilt for collaborative, not individual
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Dogmatic OrganizationsIf decisions are predetermined, we can't help

Where We Are and Where We're Going

Phase 1 ยท Q1 2026 ยท Current

MVP Launch

Direct customers: Startups, PE, Family Businesses

  • โœ… Full 187-question Strategic Health Assessment
  • โœ… 17 Dimensions, 32 Vital Signs
  • โœ… 6 Adaptation Types with Bridge Framework
  • โœ… 7-Step Decision Funnel with Triage Gate
  • โœ… Multi-AI Cognitive Partners
  • โœ… Governance Thermostat (4 modes)
  • โœ… Commitment Lock (โ‰ฅ8 required)
  • โœ… English + Spanish
Phase 2 ยท Q3-Q4 2026 ยท Coming

Partner Platform

Consultants & Advisory Firms

  • ๐Ÿ”œ White-Label SaaS
  • ๐Ÿ”œ Consultant Dashboard
  • ๐Ÿ”œ Custom Assessments
  • ๐Ÿ”œ Branded Report Templates
  • ๐Ÿ”œ Certification Program
  • ๐Ÿ”œ Additional Languages
Phase 3 ยท 2027+ ยท Future

Enterprise

Large organizations (1,000+ employees)

  • ๐Ÿ”ฎ SSO & SCIM
  • ๐Ÿ”ฎ Multi-Workspace
  • ๐Ÿ”ฎ Custom Dimensions
  • ๐Ÿ”ฎ Enterprise Integrations
  • ๐Ÿ”ฎ SOC 2, ISO 27001
  • ๐Ÿ”ฎ Dedicated CSM & SLAs

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