Frameworks

    Practical models and tools to understand, map, and transform your organization's human clusters for the AI era.

    Cluster Lifecycle Map

    The Cluster Lifecycle Map helps organizations understand how trust networks form, grow, mature, and evolve within their structure. By identifying where each cluster sits in its lifecycle, leaders can apply the right strategies to nurture or transform these networks.

    Formation Phase

    Initial connections formed through shared work, values, or challenges.

    Growth Phase

    Expanding trust, increasing collaboration, and deepening relationships.

    Maturity Phase

    Established patterns, strong identity, and potential for both innovation and rigidity.

    Evolution/Decline Phase

    Either reinvention with new ideas/members or gradual dissolution of trust bonds.

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    How to Use This Framework:

    • Map each key cluster in your organization to its lifecycle stage
    • Identify clusters that need revitalization or support
    • Develop targeted interventions based on lifecycle position
    • Plan for AI integration strategies appropriate to each cluster's maturity

    Trust Matrix (EQ vs Loyalty vs Performance)

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    The Trust Matrix maps the relationship between emotional intelligence, loyalty, and performance in teams. This visual tool helps leaders identify different types of clusters in their organization and understand how to optimize each for better outcomes.

    Trust Champions (High EQ)

    Teams with high loyalty and high performance driven by emotional intelligence.

    Performance Stars

    High-output teams that may lack deep loyalty bonds.

    Loyal Supporters

    Strong trust networks with moderate output that need performance focus.

    Risk Zone (Low EQ)

    Teams with low emotional intelligence, loyalty, and performance that require intervention.

    How to Use This Framework:

    • Assess where different teams fall on the matrix
    • Develop targeted interventions to move teams toward the "Trust Champions" quadrant
    • Identify EQ training needs for teams in the Risk Zone
    • Create balanced team compositions that optimize loyalty and performance

    IQ–EQ–AI Team Triangle

    The IQ–EQ–AI Triangle presents a visual model for hybrid team dynamics in the AI era. This framework helps organizations balance analytical thinking (IQ), emotional intelligence (EQ), and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities for optimal team performance.

    IQ (Logic)

    Human analytical capabilities, critical thinking, and problem-solving.

    EQ (Empathy)

    Human emotional intelligence, relationship building, and intuition.

    AI (Augmentation)

    Machine learning capabilities, pattern recognition, and data processing.

    Balanced Team

    The optimal integration of all three elements for peak performance.

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    How to Use This Framework:

    • Assess your team's current balance of IQ, EQ, and AI capabilities
    • Identify gaps that need to be addressed through hiring, training, or technology
    • Design roles that optimize each team member's strengths within the triangle
    • Create integration points where human and AI capabilities can complement each other

    AI Readiness Assessment Tool

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    The AI Readiness Assessment Tool helps organizations evaluate their preparedness for integrating AI into their human clusters across three critical dimensions: technology infrastructure, cultural readiness, and process maturity.

    Technology Readiness

    Data quality, infrastructure, and technical capabilities to support AI.

    Cultural Readiness

    Team openness to AI, digital literacy, and adaptability to change.

    Process Readiness

    Workflow documentation, decision rights, and integration points for AI.

    How to Use This Framework:

    • Complete the assessment for each major department or cluster in your organization
    • Identify areas requiring investment or development before AI integration
    • Develop targeted readiness plans for low-scoring dimensions
    • Track progress over time as you prepare for AI integration

    Apply These Frameworks to Your Organization

    Book a consultation to receive a customized assessment using these frameworks and a 90-day plan to map and mobilize your organization's clusters for AI integration.