Distinctions
Is
- A single ordering rule for conversations (“go up for alignment, down for implementation”)
Is Not
Boundary
Systems
Zooming In: Parts
| Level | Definition |
|---|---|
| Needs | The purpose of the system: what it is there to satisfy in its wider environment. From the perspective of {X}, this part of the system exists in order that {Y} can be achieved. |
| Values | What the system and people care about or are optimizing for, which then guides which principles they choose. We optimise the system for {X}, so that meeting the Needs is more likely. |
| Principles | How we choose to act. Usually toward optimizing values. We leverage {X} to get more of what we Value. |
| Practices | Concrete, observable ways of working that implement principles day to day—things like stand‑ups, retrospectives, checklists, and team boards. We do {X} to apply the Principles that matter in this context. |
| Tools | Specific software or artifacts (like Jira, checklists, digital vs physical boards) that you use to implement chosen practices. We use {X} to apply our Practices more efficiently. |
Relationships
| Relationship | Concept | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| borrows from | Nonviolent Communication- A Language of Life | The model’s Needs layer is borrowed from Nonviolent Communication. |
Perspectives
| Stance | Who (Point) | What They See (View) | Optimize For | Insight | Blind Spots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|