| What appears to be true | What may be happening underneath | |
|---|---|---|
| The strategy is clear | The decision is carrying more than expected | |
| Execution is in motion | More interpretation is needed to make it work | |
| Systems are improving | Alignment load is increasing | |
| People are capable |
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| The business is growing | Reversibility may be declining | |
| Nothing is visibly broken | The decision may not fully hold under real conditions |