The Standard of Proof
RISING INDEX · MM‑INDEX‑2025‑SIG‑020 Signal Admission · Season 01 (2025)
The Standard of Proof — Record, Then Rest
What we’re seeing
Decisions logged immediately after meetings: two sentences, owners, dates; sent to the doers.
Why it matters
Memory becomes shared; re-work drops; your labor is protected without over-explaining.
Lineage / Parallel
Lab notebooks and legal memos, translated to lightweight operating notes.
Lived markers
“Decisions” doc • two lines per item • sent within 10 minutes • visible to the people who act.
Start today (10-minute setup)
- Create a “Decisions” doc with date headers.
- After each meeting, write who/what/when in two lines.
- Send to the action circle only.
Time & tools
5 minutes • shared doc • template snippet.
Field tests
- Lag: ≤10 minutes to send.
- Clarity: Owners/dates uncontested.
- Re-open: Re-opened decisions ↓ ≥20%.
Keep the standard
Two lines, not a novel • Send once • Store where all can find it
Accessibility / life layers
Use speech-to-text; bullet formats; bold owners/dates for scannability.
Proof ideas
Re-opened decisions (count) • time-to-next-action (h) • dispute rate (%).
Common pushbacks & replies
- “Feels formal.” → “Clarity is a kindness.”
- “Too many emails.” → “One email, two lines, to the doers.”
Adoption criteria (flip to Admitted)
2 teams log for 8 weeks and disputes drop ≥20%.
House note
Write it down while it’s still warm.
Related (on MM): The No-List · The Kept Appointment · House Ledger
Date: 2025-11-** · Observer/Editor: AB · Geography: [Org] · Status: Observing · Next review: +6–8 weeks
