A Rationale provides the logical reasoning behind a strategic or operational response. It connects a specific condition (Trigger) to a reasoned explanation that guides actions across one or more business architecture domains. Rationales are formalized objects in the Strategic Response Model and are central to decision transparency and traceability.
Rationales help ensure that every action taken by the organization is grounded in strategic intent and can be clearly explained through a documented reasoning process.
Every Rationale must reference the Trigger that prompted it. This is represented by linking to a triggerID. This linkage ensures traceability from external condition through to internal response.
Rationales may arise from various considerations in response to triggers, including risk assessment, compliance requirements, strategic opportunities, or performance insights.
In the Orthogramic Metamodel, rationales serve to:
Explain why an initiative, policy, or change exists
Link strategic drivers to responses in a structured way
Support transparency and traceability from high-level drivers to operational change
Bridge the gap between organizational triggers and strategic objectives
Rationales may be connected to multiple elements across the business architecture, including:
Initiatives and Strategies that require explanation
Policies, Capabilities, and Value Streams being introduced or adjusted
Performance goals or KPIs in the Performance domain
Each rationale bridges the gap between a trigger event and organizational action. While triggers explain what happened to prompt a response, rationales explain why we're responding in this specific way.
Rationales in the Orthogramic Metamodel follow a structured classification system that supports analytics, reuse, and auditability. Each rationale is categorized according to:
Rationale Orientation: Whether the rationale is reactive to existing conditions or proactive to anticipated conditions
Rationale Type: The response category (Preventative, Remedial, Opportunistic, etc.)
Reasoning Pattern: The logical structure of the rationale (Causal, Comparative, Normative, etc.)
Evidence Base: The foundation for the rationale (Data-driven, Expert judgment, Industry best practice, etc.)
Strategic Objective Reference: Direct link to the strategic objective this rationale supports
Business Value Type: The nature of value creation or preservation (Cost reduction, Revenue growth, Market creation, etc.)
This classification framework enables organizations to:
Trace patterns in decision-making across similar situations
Evaluate the distribution of rationales by type, evidence base, and strategic alignment
Establish a rationale library that can be referenced for similar future decisions
Support knowledge management and organizational learning
The Orthogramic Metamodel explicitly distinguishes between reactive and proactive rationales:
Reactive Rationales: Respond to existing conditions, events, or triggers that have already occurred
Proactive Rationales: Anticipate future conditions or opportunities that have not yet materialized
Proactive rationales should document:
Anticipated outcomes that justify the proactive approach
Alternatives that were considered but not selected
Competitive positioning benefits expected
It's important to understand the relationship between Triggers and Rationales:
Triggers represent external or internal events/conditions that prompt a response (what happened)
Rationales explain the reasoning behind a specific response to that trigger (why we're responding this way)
A single Trigger (e.g., "New Safety Regulation") might prompt multiple Rationales with different types:
Preventative: "Implementing these changes will prevent future incidents"
Compliance-focused: "We must implement to meet regulatory requirements"
Opportunistic: "This gives us a competitive advantage in safety reputation"
Clarity: Each rationale should clearly articulate the reasoning that connects the trigger to the chosen response
Traceability: Rationales should link to the relevant trigger, strategic objective, and affected domains
Consistency: Use the defined rationale types to ensure consistent classification
Evidence: Document the evidence base that supports each rationale
Strategic Alignment: Always connect rationales to strategic objectives to maintain alignment
Alternatives: Document alternative approaches considered and reasons for their rejection
Orientation: Clearly classify rationales as reactive or proactive
Competitive Context: For market-facing rationales, document competitive positioning impact
Rationales bridge between Triggers and organizational responses across multiple domains:
Strategy: Rationales explain strategic adjustments based on triggers
Capabilities: Rationales describe why capabilities need to be developed or modified
Initiatives: Rationales provide the foundation for launching initiatives
Policy: Rationales explain policy changes in response to triggers
Performance: Rationales describe modifications to performance metrics
Customer: Rationales justify changes to customer approaches and experiences
Market: Rationales explain market-related decisions and competitive responses
Finance: Rationales support financial resource allocation decisions
Risk Management: Rationales document risk-based decision processes
Supply Chain: Rationales justify supply chain configuration choices
Innovation: Rationales explain innovation investments and experimental approaches
Sustainability: Rationales articulate the basis for environmental and social initiatives
People: Rationales document the reasoning behind workforce and cultural decisions
Technology: Rationales explain technology selection and architecture choices
Channel: Rationales justify distribution channel strategies and partnerships
See: Orthogramic_Metamodel/examples/trigger-rationale-links.md at main · Orthogramic/Orthogramic_Metamodel
A Rationale provides the logical reasoning behind a strategic or operational response. It connects a specific condition (Trigger) to a reasoned explanation that guides actions across one or more business architecture domains. Rationales are formalized objects in the Strategic Response Model and are central to decision transparency and traceability.
See: GitHub - Orthogramic/Orthogramic_Metamodel
The following core schema properties apply to all rationales, regardless of domain:
Field | Type | Required | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
rationaleID | string (uuid) | Yes | Unique identifier for the rationale | "7a98e34d-f2b4-4ad1-9ac9-ecda9f145d79" |
rationaleTitle | string | Yes | Title or summary of the rationale | "Responding to new safety regulation" |
description | string | Yes | Detailed explanation supporting a strategic response | "The new regulation requires immediate updates to inspection protocols" |
triggerReference | string (uuid) | Yes | Primary trigger this rationale responds to | "uuid-of-trigger" |
triggerReferences | array of uuid | No | Optional multiple triggers this rationale addresses | ["uuid-1", "uuid-2"] |
linkedDomains | array of enum | No | Business architecture domains influenced or justified by this rationale | ["Policy", "Performance"] |
rationaleType | string (enum) | Yes | The justification type for this rationale | "Compliance_Fulfillment" |
rationaleOrientation | string (enum) | Yes | Whether the rationale is responding to existing conditions or anticipating future conditions | "Proactive" |
anticipatedOutcomes | array of string | No | For proactive rationales, the expected benefits or outcomes | ["Market leadership", "20% cost reduction"] |
alternativesConsidered | array of objects | No | Other strategic options that were evaluated but not selected | See example below |
reasoningPattern | string (enum) | No | The logical structure of the rationale | "Deductive" |
evidenceBase | string (enum) | No | The foundation for the rationale | "External_Research" |
strategicObjectiveReference | string (uuid) | No | Reference to the strategic objective this rationale supports | "uuid-of-objective" |
businessValueType | string (enum) | No | The nature of value creation or preservation | "Risk_Reduction" or "Market_Creation" |
competitivePositioning | object | No | How this rationale advances competitive stance | See example below |
dateCreated | string (date) | No | The date the rationale was first recorded | "2025-04-20" |
lastReviewed | string (date) | No | The most recent date of rationale review | "2025-06-01" |
effectivenessRating | integer (1–5) | No | Optional evaluation of rationale effectiveness | 4 |
author | string | No | The person or team who documented the rationale | "Business Architecture Team" |
orgUnitTitle | string | No | The organisational unit that owns or authored the rationale | "Regulatory Compliance Division" |
relatedRationales | array of uuid | No | References to other related rationales | ["uuid-1", "uuid-2"] |
relationshipTypes | array of enum | No | Type of relationship with each related rationale | ["supports", "supersedes"] |
"alternativesConsidered": [
{
"alternativeID": "c1d2e3f4-a5b6-7890-cdef-123456789012",
"alternativeDescription": "Third-party partnership with established analytics provider",
"reasonForRejection": "Insufficient data sovereignty and competitive advantage dilution"
},
{
"alternativeDescription": "Acquisition of AI analytics startup",
"reasonForRejection": "Due diligence revealed technical debt and integration challenges"
}
]
|
"competitivePositioning": {
"positioningType": "Differentiation",
"positioningDescription": "Position our products as uniquely responsive to emerging customer needs through superior predictive analytics capabilities",
"competitiveTarget": "Premium segment currently dominated by competitors relying on retrospective analytics"
}
|
The rationale schema can be extended with domain-specific properties to capture context-specific reasoning. The following sections describe these domain-specific extensions.
When a rationale relates to the Customer domain, the following additional properties can be specified:
Field | Type | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
customerSegmentIDs | array of string | Customer segments this rationale relates to | ["CUST-SEG-001", "CUST-SEG-003"] |
customerInsightSource | string (enum) | Source of customer insights supporting this rationale | "Voice_of_Customer", "Customer_Behavior_Analysis", "Market_Research" |
reasoningPattern | string (enum) | Customer-specific reasoning patterns | "Customer_Needs_Based", "Journey_Friction_Based", "Segment_Value_Based" |
businessValueType | string (enum) | Customer-specific value types | "Customer_Retention_Value", "Customer_Experience_Value", "Brand_Loyalty_Value" |
When a rationale relates to the Market domain, the following additional properties can be specified:
Field | Type | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
marketIDs | array of string | Markets this rationale relates to | ["MKT-ENTSW-001", "MKT-CLOUD-002"] |
marketInsightSource | string (enum) | Source of market insights supporting this rationale | "Market_Research", "Competitive_Intelligence", "Industry_Analysis" |
competitiveImplications | object | How this rationale affects competitive position | {"implicationType": "offensive", "targetCompetitors": ["Competitor A"], "expectedResponse": "Price matching"} |
marketRisks | array of objects | Market risks associated with this rationale | [{"riskDescription": "Increased competition", "likelihood": 4, "impact": 3, "mitigation": "Accelerated innovation"} ] |
When a rationale relates to the Finance domain, the following additional properties can be specified:
Field | Type | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
financeIDs | array of string | Financial elements this rationale relates to | ["FIN-INV-001", "FIN-BUD-002"] |
financialInsightSource | string (enum) | Source of financial insights supporting this rationale | "Financial_Analysis", "Budget_Analysis", "Investment_Review" |
financialImpactAssessment | object | Assessment of financial implications | {"impactType": "income_statement", "estimatedAmount": 1500000, "impactTimeframe": "Q3-Q4 2025"} |
financialRisks | array of objects | Financial risks associated with this rationale | [{"riskDescription": "Capital cost overrun", "financialExposure": 500000, "likelihood": 3, "mitigation": "Phased funding approach"}] |
When a rationale relates to the Risk Management domain, the following additional properties can be specified:
Field | Type | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
riskIDs | array of string | Risks this rationale relates to | ["RISK-CYBER-001", "RISK-COMP-002"] |
riskInsightSource | string (enum) | Source of risk insights supporting this rationale | "Risk_Assessment", "Incident_Analysis", "Control_Monitoring" |
riskImpactAssessment | object | Assessment of risk implications | {"impactType": "operational", "impactSeverity": "significant", "impactLikelihood": "moderate", "confidenceLevel": 4} |
When a rationale relates to the Supply Chain domain, the following additional properties can be specified:
Field | Type | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
supplyChainIDs | array of string | Supply chain elements this rationale relates to | ["SC-MFG-001", "SC-MFG-002"] |
supplyChainInsightSource | string (enum) | Source of supply chain insights supporting this rationale | "Supply_Chain_Analytics", "Supplier_Feedback", "Market_Intelligence" |
supplyChainImpactAssessment | object | Assessment of supply chain implications | {"impactAreas": ["supplier_network", "inventory"], "impactSeverity": "significant", "impactTimeframe": "medium-term"} |
When a rationale relates to the Innovation domain, the following additional properties can be specified:
Field | Type | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
innovationIDs | array of string | Innovation elements this rationale relates to | ["INN-DIGITAL-001", "INN-AI-003"] |
innovationInsightSource | string (enum) | Source of innovation insights supporting this rationale | "Experiment_Results", "Innovation_Metrics", "Prototype_Feedback" |
innovationImpactAssessment | object | Assessment of innovation implications | {"impactType": "acceleration", "affectedCapabilities": ["Experimentation", "Idea Management"], "timeframeChange": "35% reduction in cycle time"} |
When a rationale relates to the Sustainability domain, the following additional properties can be specified:
Field | Type | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
sustainabilityIDs | array of string | Sustainability elements this rationale relates to | ["SUST-ENV-001", "SUST-SOC-002"] |
sustainabilityInsightSource | string (enum) | Source of sustainability insights supporting this rationale | "ESG_Assessment", "Climate_Scenario_Analysis", "Stakeholder_Materiality_Assessment" |
sustainabilityImpactAssessment | object | Assessment of sustainability implications | {"impactDimensions": ["Carbon Footprint", "Biodiversity"], "stakeholderExpectations": "Visible progress on emissions reduction", "complianceRelevance": "Supports anticipated regulatory requirements"} |
When a rationale relates to the People domain, the following additional properties can be specified:
Field | Type | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
peopleIDs | array of string | People elements this rationale relates to | ["PEOPLE-WORKFORCE-001", "PEOPLE-CULTURE-002"] |
peopleInsightSource | string (enum) | Source of people insights supporting this rationale | "Engagement_Assessment", "Skills_Analysis", "Cultural_Assessment" |
peopleImpactAssessment | object | Assessment of workforce implications | {"impactAreas": ["Talent Development", "Organizational Culture"], "affectedRoles": ["Engineering", "Product Development"], "timeframeForChange": "6-12 months"} |
When a rationale relates to the Technology domain, the following additional properties can be specified:
Field | Type | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
technologyIDs | array of string | Technology elements this rationale relates to | ["TECH-API-001", "TECH-CLOUD-002"] |
technologyInsightSource | string (enum) | Source of technology insights supporting this rationale | "Technology_Assessment", "Security_Monitoring", "Vendor_Notification" |
technologyImpactAssessment | object | Assessment of technology implications | {"impactAreas": ["System Architecture", "Security Framework"], "technicalDebt": "Significant reduction potential", "timeframeForImplementation": "3 release cycles"} |
When a rationale relates to the Channel domain, the following additional properties can be specified:
Field | Type | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
channelIDs | array of string | Channel elements this rationale relates to | ["CHAN-RETAIL-001", "CHAN-DIGITAL-002"] |
channelInsightSource | string (enum) | Source of channel insights supporting this rationale | "Channel_Performance_Analysis", "Partner_Feedback", "Distribution_Network_Assessment" |
channelImpactAssessment | object | Assessment of channel implications | {"impactAreas": ["Partner Network", "Digital Touchpoints"], "customerJourneyEffects": "Improved cross-channel consistency", "implementationComplexity": "Medium"} |
Reactive - Responding to existing conditions or events that have already occurred
Proactive - Anticipating future conditions or opportunities that have not yet materialized
Preventative - Aims to prevent potential negative outcomes before they occur
Remedial - Addresses existing problems or deficiencies that need correction
Opportunistic - Leverages an emerging situation to create value or advantage
Proactive - Initiates change in anticipation of future needs or conditions
Reactive - Direct response to a specific trigger or event
Compliance_Fulfillment - Ensures adherence to legal, regulatory, or policy requirements
Strategic_Advancement - Supports forward movement on strategic objectives or positioning
Causal - Based on cause-and-effect relationships between events or conditions
Comparative - Based on similarities or differences with other situations or organizations
Normative - Based on standards, best practices, or what should ideally be done
Predictive - Based on forecasts or projections of future conditions
Analogical - Based on parallels with similar situations encountered previously
Deductive - Based on applying general principles to specific situations
Inductive - Based on recognizing patterns from specific observations
Data_Driven - Primarily supported by quantitative metrics or analysis
Expert_Judgment - Based on specialized knowledge or experience of subject matter experts
Industry_Best_Practice - Informed by recognized standards or approaches in the industry
Customer_Feedback - Derived from direct customer or user input
Internal_Analysis - Based on internal studies, assessments, or evaluations
External_Research - Supported by third-party research or market analysis
Competitive_Analysis - Informed by assessment of competitor strategies or positions
Sustainability_Insight - Based on environmental or social impact analysis
People_Insight - Derived from workforce or cultural assessments
Experiment_Results - Based on innovation testing outcomes
Prototype_Feedback - Derived from prototype evaluation
Cost_Reduction - Decreasing operational or production expenses
Revenue_Growth - Increasing income or sales volume
Risk_Reduction - Mitigating potential threats or vulnerabilities
Customer_Experience - Enhancing interactions and satisfaction for customers
Operational_Efficiency - Improving internal processes or productivity
Competitive_Advantage - Strengthening position relative to competitors
Brand_Perception - Enhancing how the organization is viewed in the market
Stakeholder_Trust - Building confidence among investors, partners, or regulators
Market_Creation - Developing entirely new markets or customer segments
First_Mover_Advantage - Gaining benefits from being first to market with an offering
Market_Disruption - Changing existing market structures or business models
Innovation_Leadership - Establishing recognized leadership in innovative practices
Ecosystem_Development - Building or expanding a network of partners or complementary offerings
Strategic_Positioning - Improving long-term strategic position or capabilities
Environmental_Value - Creating positive environmental impacts or reducing negative ones
Social_Value - Generating positive social outcomes or addressing social issues
Governance_Value - Improving organizational governance structures or processes
Talent_Value - Enhancing workforce capabilities or engagement
Culture_Value - Strengthening organizational culture
Knowledge_Value - Preserving or enhancing organizational knowledge
Channel_Reach_Value - Expanding access to customers through distribution channels
Distribution_Efficiency_Value - Optimizing channel operations and costs
Partner_Network_Value - Strengthening relationships with distribution partners
Differentiation - Setting the organization apart based on unique attributes or capabilities
Cost_Leadership - Competing primarily on price or value through operational efficiency
Focus_Strategy - Targeting specific market segments with tailored offerings
Blue_Ocean - Creating uncontested market space rather than competing in existing markets
Industry_Leadership - Establishing the organization as a dominant force in the industry
Fast_Follower - Quickly adopting innovations after market validation by others
Niche_Dominance - Commanding a specialized market segment or application area
Strategic_Alliance - Leveraging partnerships or collaborations for competitive advantage
supports - This rationale reinforces or enhances another rationale
contradicts - This rationale conflicts with or opposes another rationale
expands - This rationale builds upon or extends the scope of another rationale
duplicates - This rationale substantially overlaps with another rationale
supersedes - This rationale replaces or makes obsolete another rationale
Voice_of_Customer - Direct feedback from customers
Customer_Behavior_Analysis - Analysis of customer actions and patterns
Market_Research - Structured research on customer segments and needs
Customer_Service_Data - Information from customer service interactions
Social_Media_Analysis - Insights from social media conversations
Customer_Journey_Mapping - Analysis of customer experience touchpoints
Customer_Feedback - Formalized feedback mechanisms
Competitive_Analysis - Understanding customer choices vs. competitors
Customer_Needs_Based - Focused on addressing explicit customer requirements
Market_Trends_Based - Responding to changing customer behaviors
Journey_Friction_Based - Addressing pain points in customer experience
Segment_Value_Based - Prioritizing high-value customer segments
Experience_Gap_Based - Closing gaps in customer experience
Customer_Retention_Value - Keeping existing customers
Customer_Acquisition_Value - Gaining new customers
Customer_Growth_Value - Expanding revenue from existing customers
Brand_Loyalty_Value - Strengthening customer commitment
Customer_Experience_Value - Enhancing interactions
Market_Share_Value - Increasing proportion of customer base
Market_Research - Formal market studies and analysis
Competitive_Intelligence - Information about competitor moves
Industry_Analysis - Broader sector trends and patterns
Customer_Feedback - Customer input about market needs
Sales_Data - Patterns in market purchases
Partner_Network - Insights from business partners
External_Consultant - Third-party market expertise
Strategic_Planning - Internal market projections
Competitive_Response - Reacting to competitor actions
Market_Opportunity - Pursuing new market openings
Defensive_Position - Protecting market share
Industry_Adaptation - Adjusting to industry changes
Growth_Initiative - Expanding market presence
Market_Entry - Moving into new markets
Market_Exit - Leaving unprofitable markets
Innovation_Imperative - Responding to market innovation needs
Consolidation_Strategy - Optimizing market positions
Financial_Analysis - Analysis of financial metrics
Performance_Metrics - Operational performance indicators
Investment_Review - Analysis of investment opportunities
Budget_Analysis - Review of budget allocations
Cost_Structure_Assessment - Analysis of cost components
Revenue_Analysis - Review of revenue streams
Risk_Assessment - Financial risk evaluations
Capital_Planning - Long-term capital allocation planning
Financial_Performance_Improvement - Enhancing financial metrics
Cost_Optimization - Reducing or reallocating costs
Investment_Justification - Supporting investment decisions
Capital_Allocation - Guiding resource allocation
Financial_Risk_Management - Mitigating financial risks
Resource_Prioritization - Determining resource priorities
Financial_Sustainability - Ensuring long-term viability
Funding_Strategy - Approaching funding decisions
Value_Creation - Generating financial value
Risk_Assessment - Formal risk evaluation process
Incident_Analysis - Review of past incidents
Control_Monitoring - Oversight of control effectiveness
Audit_Finding - Results from audit processes
Industry_Intelligence - Risk trends in the industry
Scenario_Analysis - Evaluation of potential risk scenarios
Expert_Judgment - Risk specialist opinions
Risk_Prevention - Preventing risk events
Risk_Mitigation - Reducing risk impact
Risk_Transfer - Shifting risk to other parties
Risk_Acceptance - Acknowledging and allowing risk
Control_Enhancement - Improving risk controls
Response_Planning - Preparing for risk events
Opportunity_Exploitation - Leveraging positive risk
Compliance_Management - Meeting risk requirements
Performance_Metrics - Supply chain performance data
Supply_Chain_Analytics - Advanced supply chain analysis
Market_Intelligence - Market factors affecting supply chain
Supplier_Feedback - Input from suppliers
Customer_Requirements - Customer needs affecting supply chain
Risk_Assessment - Supply chain risk evaluation
Technology_Evaluation - Analysis of supply chain technologies
Compliance_Analysis - Regulatory compliance assessment
Disruption_Response - Addressing supply chain disruptions
Network_Optimization - Improving supply chain structure
Cost_Reduction - Decreasing supply chain costs
Service_Improvement - Enhancing service levels
Risk_Mitigation - Reducing supply chain risks
Capability_Development - Building supply chain capabilities
Sustainability_Enhancement - Improving environmental impact
Technology_Adoption - Implementing new technologies
Supplier_Change - Modifying supplier relationships
Experiment_Results - Based on innovation testing
Innovation_Metrics - Informed by innovation performance data
Prototype_Feedback - Derived from prototype testing
Idea_Management_System - Insights from idea collection
Innovation_Assessment - Evaluation of innovation capabilities
Technology_Scouting - Exploration of emerging technologies
Portfolio_Analysis - Review of innovation portfolio balance
Innovation_Advancement - Developing new innovations
Capability_Enhancement - Strengthening innovation capabilities
Portfolio_Optimization - Improving innovation portfolio balance
Experimentation_Need - Supporting testing of concepts
Innovation_Culture - Strengthening innovation mindsets
Technology_Adoption - Implementing emerging technologies
Innovation_Process_Improvement - Enhancing innovation methods
Innovation_Leadership - Establishing position as an innovation leader
Time_To_Market - Accelerating innovation development cycles
Innovation_Capability - Building organizational capability for innovation
Disruptive_Potential - Creating market-changing innovations
Experimental_Learning - Gaining insights through structured testing
Ideation_Effectiveness - Improving the generation of valuable ideas
ESG_Assessment - Evaluation of environmental, social, and governance factors
Climate_Scenario_Analysis - Analysis of climate change impacts
Stakeholder_Materiality_Assessment - Determination of key sustainability issues
Sustainability_Reporting - Insights from sustainability disclosure processes
External_ESG_Rating - Feedback from third-party sustainability ratings
Environmental_Impact_Analysis - Evaluation of ecological footprint
Social_Impact_Assessment - Analysis of effects on communities and society
Sustainability_Compliance - Meeting sustainability regulations or standards
Environmental_Stewardship - Protecting or enhancing natural resources
Social_Impact_Enhancement - Improving impacts on communities and society
Governance_Improvement - Strengthening sustainability governance
Climate_Risk_Mitigation - Addressing risks from climate change
Stakeholder_Expectation_Management - Meeting sustainability expectations
Circular_Economy_Advancement - Moving toward regenerative business models
Resource_Efficiency_Improvement - Optimizing use of natural resources
Environmental_Value - Creating positive environmental impacts
Social_Value - Generating positive social outcomes
Governance_Value - Improving organizational governance
Sustainability_Reputation - Enhancing perception as responsible organization
Resource_Security - Ensuring long-term access to needed resources
Regulatory_Resilience - Preparing for evolving sustainability regulations
Stakeholder_Trust - Building confidence among sustainability-focused stakeholders
Engagement_Assessment - Evaluation of employee engagement
Skills_Analysis - Assessment of workforce capabilities
Cultural_Assessment - Evaluation of organizational culture
Competency_Evaluation - Assessment of role-specific abilities
Knowledge_Audit - Inventory of organizational knowledge
Exit_Interviews - Insights from departing employees
Talent_Analytics - Data-driven workforce analysis
Leadership_Assessment - Evaluation of leadership effectiveness
Talent_Development - Developing human capabilities
Culture_Enhancement - Strengthening organizational culture
Knowledge_Management - Preserving critical knowledge
Workforce_Optimization - Improving workforce structure
Talent_Acquisition - Addressing talent sourcing needs
Employee_Experience_Improvement - Enhancing work environment
Leadership_Development - Strengthening leadership capabilities
Organizational_Alignment - Improving structure and roles
Talent_Value - Enhancing workforce capabilities
Culture_Value - Strengthening organizational culture
Knowledge_Value - Preserving organizational expertise
Engagement_Value - Improving employee commitment
Productivity_Value - Increasing workforce effectiveness
Innovation_Capacity - Enhancing ability to generate ideas
Organizational_Agility - Improving adaptability to change
Technology_Assessment - Evaluation of technology capabilities
Security_Monitoring - Security system observations
Vendor_Notification - Information from technology providers
Technical_Debt_Analysis - Assessment of technical debt
Architecture_Review - Evaluation of technical architecture
Technology_Trend_Analysis - Study of emerging technologies
System_Performance_Monitoring - Operational technology metrics
Technology_Refresh - Updating existing technology
Legacy_Modernization - Transforming outdated systems
Security_Enhancement - Improving technology security
Technology_Integration - Connecting disparate systems
Technology_Standardization - Harmonizing technology approaches
Architecture_Transformation - Redesigning technology structure
Digital_Capability_Building - Creating new digital abilities
Technical_Debt_Reduction - Addressing accumulated shortcomings
Technical_Agility - Improving adaptability of technology
System_Reliability - Enhancing technology dependability
Security_Posture - Strengthening protection against threats
Technical_Performance - Improving system speed and efficiency
Integration_Effectiveness - Enhancing system connections
Technology_Cost_Efficiency - Optimizing technology expenses
Digital_Experience - Improving technology interactions
Channel_Performance_Analysis - Review of channel metrics
Partner_Feedback - Input from channel partners
Distribution_Network_Assessment - Evaluation of network structure
Customer_Channel_Preference - Analysis of customer channel usage
Competitive_Channel_Analysis - Study of competitor channel approaches
Channel_Cost_Analysis - Evaluation of channel economics
Omnichannel_Integration_Assessment - Analysis of channel connections
Channel_Optimization - Improving channel performance
Channel_Expansion - Adding new distribution channels
Partner_Management - Enhancing channel partner relationships
Distribution_Efficiency - Optimizing channel operations
Omnichannel_Integration - Connecting multiple channels
Channel_Conflict_Resolution - Addressing channel competition
Digital_Channel_Development - Enhancing online distribution
Channel_Mix_Rebalancing - Adjusting relative channel importance
Channel_Effectiveness_Based - Focused on channel performance
Partner_Performance_Based - Based on channel partner capabilities
Distribution_Efficiency_Based - Focused on operational optimization
Customer_Access_Based - Prioritizing customer reach considerations
Channel_Economics_Based - Based on financial performance of channels
Channel_Reach_Value - Expanding access to customers
Distribution_Efficiency_Value - Optimizing channel operations
Partner_Network_Value - Strengthening channel relationships
Channel_Integration_Value - Creating seamless customer experiences
Channel_Innovation_Value - Developing new distribution approaches
Customer_Access_Value - Improving availability to customers
The Rationale schema has relationships with multiple domains in the Orthogramic Metamodel:
Strategic Response Model: Rationales provide the reasoning component that connects triggers to responses.
Triggers: Each rationale must reference at least one trigger that prompted it.
Domain-Specific Elements: Rationales can reference elements from all domains including Customer, Market, Finance, Risk, Supply Chain, Innovation, Sustainability, People, Technology, and Channel domains.
Performance Indicators: Rationales may link to performance indicators that measure their effectiveness.
This consolidated schema supports structured reasoning and traceability across strategy, policy, and initiative development, ensuring that every response is grounded in a documented rationale that bridges from trigger events to strategic objectives.