[Verse 1]
Sarah's a director in the middle lane
Bonus tied to quarterly sales gain
While the CEO speaks of five-year plans
Her paycheck depends on what she sells this span
The strategy deck says "build for tomorrow"
But her mortgage can't wait when numbers feel hollow
[Chorus]
Map the real rewards, not what they say
Find where incentives lead you astray
Check the metrics that drive behavior
Question the timing, be your own savior
Five questions to ask when giants fall down
Why do smart organizations run aground?
[Verse 2]
Customer satisfaction's the chosen score
Ninety percent means bonuses and more
But watch how the calls get handled with speed
Hang up quick to meet the metric's need
Happy faces on the survey screen
While frustrated voices stay unseen
[Chorus]
Map the real rewards, not what they say
Find where incentives lead you astray
Check the metrics that drive behavior
Question the timing, be your own savior
Five questions to ask when giants fall down
Why do smart organizations run aground?
[Verse 3]
December's budget cycle drives the game
March deadlines force decisions all the same
The merger that could transform how we grow
Gets rushed through because fiscal clocks must flow
Strategic thinking takes a backseat ride
When quarterly pressures can't be denied
[Bridge]
Mid-level managers caught between
What headquarters wants and what metrics mean
The dashboard glows with numbers bright
But are we measuring wrong or right?
Budget calendars set the pace
While long-term vision loses face
[Chorus]
Map the real rewards, not what they say
Find where incentives lead you astray
Check the metrics that drive behavior
Question the timing, be your own savior
Five questions to ask when giants fall down
Why do smart organizations run aground?
[Outro]
Look beyond the mission on the wall
See what really drives us all
When incentives and strategy align
That's when organizations truly shine