4DX (Four Disciplines of Execution)

Biological Parallel

Ant colonies execute complex goals (move nest, harvest resources) through four disciplines: focus on critical priorities (trail pheromone amplification), lead measures (scout feedback loops), scorekeeping (pheromone concentration tracking), and accountability (quorum-based decision making). These aren't management innovations—they're how distributed systems coordinate without central command. Execution requires signals, not speeches.