Principlev1PR-862
Define decision rules in advance that specify what action…
Define decision rules in advance that specify what action you will take when a metric crosses a threshold, converting measurement into a functional feedback loop.
Why This Is a Principle
Derives from Open-Loop Cognitive Cost (Zeigarnik) (unresolved commitments as background processes), Human memory under stress and cognitive load is unreliable… (memory under stress is unreliable), and Behavior requires an initiating signal to occur… (behavior requires initiating signal). The lesson emphasizes measurement without response protocol is just data. Pre-specifying thresholds and responses makes the loop self-executing.