What this phase makes visible
- Examine the current operating reality
- Separate evidence from belief
- Surface constraints and dependencies
- Identify material information gaps
COMPASS phase 2 of 7
Observe
What do we actually know?
Understand operational reality, evidence, constraints, stakeholders, and assumptions—not the story we hope is true.
What leaders should carry forward
- A grounded view of the current state
- An evidence and uncertainty map
- Visible stakeholder perspectives
- A clearer basis for comparison
Public phase view. This page explains the decision purpose of Observe. Detailed diagnostic questions, evidence criteria, facilitation logic, governance mechanisms, and advisory tools remain part of engagements.
Executive reflection
Evidence begins when belief, fact, and uncertainty are no longer treated as the same thing.