What exactly is the method called “Monitor and Adjust” and what are some examples of this technique?

What exactly is the method called “Monitor and Adjust” and what are some examples of this technique?
After interviewing the school principal and interning with a third grade teacher, I’ve learned that thinking systemically is often easier said than done. School systems are so complex and expansive that it's often difficult for school leaders and teachers to be certain they are truly considering all the elements of the system when making changes to the system. Becoming too involved in day-to-day activities can cause school leaders to lose sight of important trends or needed changes.
Teachers must be able to view patterns in the environment as if they were on a balcony or merely a spectator despite all the action going on. One of the first requirements of “becoming a spectator” is distancing your own ego and personal perspective on what is happening...