Distinctions

Is

  • The organization can prioritize work based on value.

Is Not

Boundary

Systems

Relationships

RelationshipConceptRationale
enabled byTransparencyeveryone sees demand
enabled byHonestypeople reveal true priorities
enabled byRespectteams accept tradeoffs
enabled byClaritygoals are understandable
degrades intoFeature Factorythe organization prioritizes output over outcomes, building features regardless of their impact.
degrades intoValidation Blindnessthe organization does not verify whether what it builds is actually used or valuable
degrades intoOutput Obsessionthe organization optimizes for delivery of features rather than outcomes
degrades intoValidation Blindnessthe organization does not require evidence of value, allowing work to proceed without validation.
degrades intoOutput Obsessionthe organization equates output with success, neglecting actual impact.

Perspectives

StanceWho (Point)What They See (View)Optimize ForInsightBlind Spots