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System Drift: Why High-Performing Organizations Slowly Lose Effectiveness Without Realizing It

Sustained performance may depend less on adding new capabilities and more on preventing valuable systems from quietly drifting off course.

Published June 24, 2026
Categorized as David Ohnstad

The Decision Debt Problem: How Organizations Create Future Complexity Through Short-Term Choices

Organizations often invest heavily in technology, talent, and innovation initiatives while overlooking a more subtle challenge that develops over time.

Published June 24, 2026
Categorized as David Ohnstad

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