FIELD GUIDES

For finding value that doesn't announce itself.

These started as operational frameworks. They work as standalone tools — ways to see what a team is actually doing, before deciding what to fix or build.

Frameworks originally developed under GOAT Strategies, now part of Forage Vector resources.

Vision to Victory

A practical sequence for making progress without losing sight of the end state.

  • Begin with the end in mind, define the outcome
  • Root cause analysis — separate symptoms from the real issue
  • Translate the vision into goals teams can act on
  • Prioritize high-impact actions that create momentum
  • Monitor progress, measure impact, adjust the roadmap
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B-One Better

Find the first improvement that actually helps your team.

  • One group
  • One problem
  • One measurable improvement
  • Good enough data to move
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Respectful Stack Simplification

Simplify the stack without blaming the people working around it.

  • Map tool use by function
  • Find input and output friction
  • Apply Keep, Optimize, Replace, Retire
  • Prioritize friction removed
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Process Before Automation

Fix the workflow before you make it faster.

  • Map reality
  • Clarify intent
  • Surface assumptions
  • Automate only what is ready
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Inbox Relief Ladder

Move from inbox overload to intelligent response.

  • Reduce noise
  • Protect the signal
  • Automate predictable actions
  • Use AI where context matters
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Agentic Delivery Discipline

Let AI move fast inside a system people can trust.

  • Clarify before building
  • Build in isolation
  • Test before progress
  • Review before release
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AI Tool Selection Lens

Choose AI tools by operating fit, not feature hype.

  • Define the job
  • Score the risk
  • Match the workflow
  • Pilot with a real use case
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