Working rule 4

Fix the system before blaming the person

When something goes wrong, we first ask:

  • Was the goal clear?
  • Was the owner clear?
  • Was the process clear?
  • Did the person have the tools, time, and authority to act?
  • Did a handoff fail?
  • Did we miss an early warning sign?

This does not mean no one is responsible.

It means we learn before we judge.