When the decision carries weight, clarity matters.I work with leaders and individuals facing consequential decisions — strategic shifts, structural changes, public commitments, or high-stakes internal choices.When the pressure is real and the timeline is short, the work focuses on strengthening the decision before commitments become difficult to reverse.
Who this is for
This work is for people close enough to a consequential decision to shape it, but aware that pressure, incentives, incomplete information, or internal dynamics may be distorting the choice.
Decision AuditA structured engagement focused on a single live decision.The work examines elements that often remain implicit when choices are made under pressure, including:- the risk profile
- the incentives at play
- the timing of commitmentFormat: focused working session on one live decisionBest for: high-stakes choices where delay, overreaction, or hidden assumptions could be costlyOutput: a written decision brief naming key assumptions, structural vulnerabilities, blind spots, and commitment risks before action is taken.
Organizational Decision SupportFor leadership teams navigating structural or strategic choices.Engagements may include:- pre-commitment risk analysis
- incentive mapping
- dissent surfacing
- alignment calibration
- decision process redesignDesigned for decisions that affect institutions, budgets, reputations, or public trust.
Examples of supported decisions• Whether to launch, pause, redesign, or sunset a major initiative• Whether to make a public commitment before internal alignment is stable• Whether a proposed strategy is solving the right problem• Whether a partnership, hire, funding choice, or structural change carries hidden commitment risk• Whether leadership is reacting to pressure rather than deciding from clarity
What this is - and is notThis practice focuses specifically on decision structure and judgment before commitment.It does not provide operational consulting, leadership coaching, or implementation support.
Contact
When reaching out, briefly describe the decision you’re facing and why it matters now.[email protected]
Ground Truth Consultancy is led by Shaunda Scruggs, DrPH, whose work has focused on public health systems, equity-centered evaluation, federal program strategy, and institutional decision environments.Engagements are limited to decisions where structured analysis before commitment is likely to be useful.