Distinctions
Is
- The organization can maintain quality standards reliably.
Is Not
Boundary
Systems
Relationships
Degradation Signals
| Concept | Rationale |
|---|---|
| Validation Blindness | When outcomes are not evaluated against real needs, the system verifies delivery correctness but lacks mechanisms to confirm whether quality standards are actually met. |
| Output Obsession | Prioritizing delivery volume over validation signals that maintaining quality standards is secondary to producing work. |
| Firefighting | When defects are discovered late and handled reactively, it indicates the system lacks preventative quality controls and early detection mechanisms. |