Detecting Strategic Drift Before Outcome Failure: A Longitudinal Governance Diagnostic

This paper introduces a longitudinal diagnostic framework for detecting strategic drift in institutional systems before it manifests in observable outcomes. It focuses on the temporal gap between decision-making processes and measurable results, arguing that drift occurs within this interval. By tracking the transformation of intent into decision criteria over time, the paper proposes a method for identifying early signals of misalignment. It contributes a diagnostic tool for governance systems seeking to maintain coherence under conditions of complexity and change. This paper is part of the Coherence Programme. Further materials and companion papers are available at: https://thecoherenceprogramme.org/