Definition: The transfer of misaligned leadership behaviors, shortcuts, or outdated norms from one supervisor generation to the next—through shadowing, modeling, or cultural osmosis.
Why it Matters: Inherited Drift quietly locks old problems into new supervisors. If onboarding isn’t anchored to an Execution System, drift becomes the default operating model—scaling inconsistency instead of culture.
Common Mistake: Assuming drift starts fresh with new supervisors. In reality, many inherit it directly from the leaders who came before them.
Related Concepts: Drift Onboarding, Supervisor Drift, Execution Drift, Culture Drift
Sample Usage: “When your newest supervisors start behaving like your most inconsistent veterans, you’re not onboarding—you’re scaling Inherited Drift.”
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