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System Health Audit Matrix
Diagnostic Tool
Diagnose Systemic Energy Leaks
Biological Model: ATP/ADP Cycle (metabolic efficiency). Cells run on ATP, a recyclable form of energy. ATP is constantly used and regenerated—cycled back and forth rather than stockpiled—so the system stays powered without wasting fuel.
This audit applies the same logic to organizations: treat each process as an energy pathway and identify steps that consume time and attention without advancing the core purpose. Those are "leaks" to simplify, automate, or stop so the system can restore its vitality.
When to Use
- • Team feels busy but stuck
- • Chronically drained
- • Process feels bloated
- • Need to identify where to intervene
Time Required
- • 60-90 minutes (recommended)
- • Optional 30-min follow-up
Who Should Participate
- • 3-8 people
- • End-to-end understanding
- • Include frontline person
- • Someone who can approve change
Objectives
- • Establish healthy baseline
- • Identify where to prune waste
- • Select one high-leverage test
Step 1: Define the System
Clarify what you are auditing and its boundaries (5-10 min)