When looking at what drives the performance of individuals and teams, one of the primary factors is clarity.
When things are clear, it's easy to perform. When things are chaotic, it hurts performance.
Clarity encompasses multiple dimensions. Firstly, it includes understanding why you are doing what you're doing. Any action, plan, or strategy must be rooted in a sound reason—your "why"—which gives meaning to your efforts. Another dimension is the clarity of scope, knowing what you say yes to and what you say no to. Clarifying values deepens this clarity, as it involves making one decision that automatically informs hundreds of other decisions through inference. Being clear on the trade-offs you are making is important to create a complete picture. Yet another dimension is clarity in who is driving what. Clear accountability and responsibility matter to create clarity that drives performance. One could delve deeper into this topic, but the point is clear.
Whether you're working on a project or with a team, clarity is what you must start with. This allows you to move quicker, more determined, more motivated, and in a more excited state.
Clarity drives performance.