Harborvane
Spot the everyday patterns that stall decisions, dilute accountability, and slow delivery—then practice better responses.
Select a square when you recognize the pattern. Use i for context, business impact, and practical countermeasures.
High-performing organizations lose momentum through small, repeated friction: unnecessary committees, vague ownership, reopened decisions, knowledge hoarding, and process used as delay. This exercise helps leaders and individual contributors recognize those patterns early—and choose responses that restore clarity and throughput.
Marking a square is about recognition, not accusation. The aim is the opposite of those behaviors: decide with clear intent, communicate directly, document once, review respectfully, and protect the team's ability to deliver.
When a colleague's habits create conflict, start with a private conversation. Name the impact, listen, and agree on next steps. Involve a manager only if that direct path does not improve the working relationship.
Inspired by Section 11 of the declassified Simple Sabotage Field Manual (1944, public domain), adapted for modern technology and operations teams. Historical source available on the Reference page.