capability cascades

Why Capability Cascades Cannot Be Faked—And Metrics Can

Visual comparison between linear performance metrics and exponential human capability cascades across teams

Every manager has experienced this: dashboards show green across all productivity metrics while the team quietly collapses under real pressure. Output numbers climb. Activity logs look impressive. Performance reviews document consistent achievement. Then a critical project arrives requiring genuine independent capability—and nothing works. The gap between measured performance and actual capability has never been wider. Why Capability Cascades Cannot Be Faked—And Metrics Can