Definition - Normalization of Deviance
D. Brown Management
November 23, 2025
Normalization of deviance is when shortcuts become standard operating procedure. At best, this slows down development of individual and team capabilities. At worst, it increases catastrophic safety risks. In-between is just lost money, time, and people.
Definitions
Definition - Capability
D. Brown Management
September 10, 2023
A team or company’s combination of skills, competencies, knowledge, processes, tools, and behaviors that allows them to Carry Out particular activities or achieve certain goals. Capabilities create the outcomes that customers are paying for.
business management business planning Definitions Organizational Development strategy talent development Talent Value Stream (TVS)
Definition - Desire
D. Brown Management
September 10, 2023
Strong feeling of Wanting something.
Definitions Organizational Development Recruiting talent development Talent Value Stream (TVS)
Definition - Standard
D. Brown Management
September 10, 2023
Level of Performance required. May relate to a job role (person), team, company, materials, equipment, facility, etc. Required by business model as part of achieving strategic objectives.
Definitions Organizational Development Recruiting Talent Development Talent Value Stream (TVS)
Definition - Discipline
D. Brown Management
September 10, 2023
Consistently Doing what needs to be done even when you don’t want to do it. Motivation is doing what needs to be done when you want to do it – related to desire.
Definitions Organizational Development recruiting talent development Talent Value Stream (TVS)