Why Performance Breaks Down

Understand the real reasons teams drift — and how to fix them.

Most performance issues aren’t caused by a lack of talent — they stem from conflicting assumptions, uneven expectations, and misalignment that builds quietly over time.

Drift shows up in slower decisions, inconsistent behaviors, and breakdowns that leaders often misdiagnose as individual problems.

This executive brief reveals the hidden forces that undermine consistency — and what to do about them.

What This Brief Provides

• A clear explanation of the five hidden variables that cause team performance to drift

• Early indicators leaders can spot long before breakdowns become visible

• Practical steps to realign expectations, strengthen consistency, and restore momentum

• A simple model leaders can use to diagnose where performance is weakening

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Why Organizations Want This

Because drift is expensive — and avoidable.
Leaders use this brief to:

• Understand what’s actually causing inconsistency

• See where misalignment is forming inside their teams

• Fix the root cause, not the symptom

• Strengthen clarity, execution, and cross-department reliability