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
B-One Better
Find the first improvement that actually helps your team.
- ▸One group
- ▸One problem
- ▸One measurable improvement
- ▸Good enough data to move
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
Process Before Automation
Fix the workflow before you make it faster.
- ▸Map reality
- ▸Clarify intent
- ▸Surface assumptions
- ▸Automate only what is ready
Inbox Relief Ladder
Move from inbox overload to intelligent response.
- ▸Reduce noise
- ▸Protect the signal
- ▸Automate predictable actions
- ▸Use AI where context matters
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
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