Briefing
Execution systems for reliable delivery
A delivery cadence that makes outcomes predictable—without heroics or fragile process.
Execution Systems 5 min
What teams need
Reliable delivery is a system property. The goal is to reduce variance: smaller batch sizes, clearer acceptance criteria, and earlier validation.
Minimum viable execution system
Keep it tight, observable, and continuously improved.
- A short planning horizon tied to outcomes.
- A weekly operating cadence (visibility, blockers, decisions).
- A quality gate that prevents late surprises.
Implications
If execution depends on heroics, the system is under-designed. Design the system, then let people do their best work inside it.