[Verse 1]
Sarah stares at flowcharts painted neat and clean
But workers dodge three steps the diagram's never seen
Reality runs crooked through invisible detours
While maps pretend the maze follows architect's tours
Time to grab your magnifying glass and notepad tight
Document the actual dance, not the choreographed sight
[Chorus]
Document the real mess, challenge every single piece
Eliminate the ghost steps, consolidate for peace
Only then automate what survives the ruthless test
Simplification framework puts your chaos to rest
D-C-E-C-A, that's the way we clean the fray
[Verse 2]
Now interrogate each surviving ritual and rule
Why does Janet sign forms that go to Mike's old stool?
What catastrophe strikes if this approval disappears?
Most steps exist from ancient bureaucratic fears
Cross-examine every handoff like a detective would
Separate the vital from the "we've always understood"
[Chorus]
Document the real mess, challenge every single piece
Eliminate the ghost steps, consolidate for peace
Only then automate what survives the ruthless test
Simplification framework puts your chaos to rest
D-C-E-C-A, that's the way we clean the fray
[Bridge]
Phantom approvals haunt your corridors at night
Political compromises muddy waters crystal bright
Eliminate the sacred cows that serve no living need
Then consolidate decisions scattered like wildflower seed
[Verse 3]
Five signatures become one empowered voice instead
Three departments merge their fractured conversation thread
Only after slashing, burning, questioning it all
Should you build the software to catch what didn't fall
Automation amplifies whatever process you feed
Clean the recipe first or you'll digitize the weeds
[Chorus]
Document the real mess, challenge every single piece
Eliminate the ghost steps, consolidate for peace
Only then automate what survives the ruthless test
Simplification framework puts your chaos to rest
D-C-E-C-A, that's the way we clean the fray
[Outro]
Before aligned systems, get aligned thinking straight
Simplification wisdom will unlock efficiency's gate