Coevolution of Practice
A strategic pattern describing how practices evolve alongside changing characteristics of underlying components, requiring new methods as technology shifts.
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All Terms
Essential concepts and terminology for understanding Wardley Mapping
Doctrine
A set of 40 universal principles for strategic success, focusing on situational awareness, user needs, and adaptability in dynamic environments.
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Evolution Stages
The four stages that all components go through: Genesis, Custom Built, Product, and Commodity.
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Gameplay
A catalog of repeatable competitive plays identified through mapping. Apply combinations to remove friction, evolve components, and gain advantage.
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ILC Model
Innovate-Leverage-Commoditize model - a sensing mechanism that enables businesses to identify new opportunities by monitoring successful customers.
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Inertia
Learn how to deal with organizational resistance to change. It stops companies from adapting when they need to most.
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Innovation Types
Categorization of innovation based on evolutionary transitions within a Wardley Map, ranging from pure creation in Genesis to non-linear revolutions in the transition to Commodity.
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Notation
The visual symbols and conventions used in Wardley Mapping to represent components, dependencies, and evolution stages.
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Purpose
The moral imperative that inspires others to follow. It provides meaning and direction, evolving from strategic choices rather than being a fixed, timeless essence.
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Strategy Loop
A mental framework that integrates Sun Tzu's five factors, John Boyd's OODA loop, and two types of 'why' for strategic thinking and leadership.
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Value Chain
The sequence of activities that create value for your customers, from raw materials to final delivery.
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