Definition: Post-Training Drift is the behavior that does not change to meet expectations after leadership training or coaching, because these methods cannot guide and support supervisors in the flow of work.
Why it Matters: Training and coaching deliver information, not reinforcement. Without an Execution System embedding expectations into daily workflows, supervisors struggle to
apply new behaviors and routines, and continue old habits and inconsistency.
Common Mistake: Assuming supervisors failed to retain or engage with training content, when the real failure is the model itself. Training and coaching cannot provide real-time guidance and support.
Related Concepts: Reinforcement Gap, Execution Drift, Supervisor Drift, Coaching Fatigue
Sample Usage: “It wasn’t that supervisors forgot or failed to do what they were supposed to, it was Post-Training Drift. Without an Execution System guiding them in real time, the old behaviors never changed.”
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