Our team is using various AI tools to draft client deliverables, but we are noticing a slow drift away from our documented Core Processes. How do we use the Level 10 Meeting to catch and correct this AI-driven process drift before clients notice?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

AI tools are incredibly efficient at drafting client deliverables, but they also introduce a unique risk called process drift. This happens when your team members start relying on AI to generate reports, designs, or communications, and gradually stop reviewing the outputs against your company standards. Over time, the quality of your deliverables begins to slide, and you lose the unique brand voice that your clients pay for. To catch and correct this drift before it harms your client relationships, you must use your weekly Level 10 Meeting™. Keep a close eye on your customer satisfaction and quality metrics on your weekly Scorecard. If you see a dip, do not let it slide. Drop it down to the Issues list and use the IDS® process to find the root cause. Often, you will find that a team member has quietly automated a step of the process and skipped the manual quality check. To solve this permanently, reinforce your Core Processes using the three-step discipline: documented, trained, and followed by all. Clearly document the exact human-in-the-loop validation steps that must occur before any AI-generated asset is delivered to a client. By holding your team accountable to these standards during your Level 10 Meetings, you preserve your quality while maintaining your speed.