Teams rarely drift because they disagree with the goal.

They drift because the system quietly teaches them to.

Under pressure, people adapt around uncertainty — truth softens, shortcuts feel reasonable, standards relax without anyone deciding they should. Over time, these “micro-drifts” become normal. The team isn’t resisting; they’re surviving.

The real danger is that drift feels calm. The tracker stays green, meetings stay polite, and no one realises belief has already begun to fade. GLM helps leaders spot drift early, name it safely, and reset behaviour before performance becomes theatre.