Value-First Glossary

The Language of
Transformation

Comprehensive definitions of Value-First terms, frameworks, and concepts. From foundational philosophy to practical implementation—understand the vocabulary that drives modern business transformation.

132
Terms Defined
14
Categories

A

Accessibility

Framework Elements

Removing barriers to natural connection.

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PARTNER Framework Natural Discovery Value Enablement

Accountability Diffusion

Organizational

No true ownership when too many approvals required.

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Authority Trap Centralized Control Distributed Authority

Activation

Language

Beginning of value creation together, not transaction completion.

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Buyer Stage Value Creator Stage Partnership

Adaptability

Organizational

Capacity to evolve with changing contexts and opportunities.

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Rigidity Emergence Distributed Authority

Adopter Stage

Value Path

Genuine value realization and tangible transformation experience.

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Value Path Value Creator Stage Advocate Stage

Advertising Trap

Traps

Applying attention scarcity thinking to information abundance era.

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Attention Scarcity Information Abundance Natural Discovery

Advocate Stage

Value Path

Natural referral generation through authentic satisfaction.

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Value Path Adopter Stage Champion Stage

AI Replacement Trap

Traps

Viewing AI as human replacement rather than capability amplifier.

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Collaborative Intelligence AI-Native Co-Evolution

AI-Native

Approach

Methodology built from the ground up for human-AI collaboration, not retrofitted onto old models.

Related:
Collaborative Intelligence Value-First HubSpot CVP

Alignment

Framework Elements

Shared purpose uniting rather than metrics dividing.

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CONVEY Framework Cross-Functional Collaboration Silos

Attention Scarcity

Value-First Concepts

Obsolete assumption that attention is limited and must be captured.

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Information Abundance Advertising Trap Forced Interruption

Attribution Modeling

Technology

Complex systems crediting touchpoints, missing natural patterns.

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Measurement Trap Marketing Mix Modeling Value Demonstration

Audience Stage

Value Path

Earliest stage of casual exploration with healthy skepticism.

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Value Path Researcher Stage Signals

Authentic Belonging

Organizational

Genuine acceptance of whole selves, not performative inclusion.

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Wholeness Psychological Safety Conformity Trap

Authentic Value Flow

Philosophy

Organic value movement when artificial barriers are removed.

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Natural Value Flow Value Enablement Value Multiplication

Authority Trap

Traps

Hierarchical structures concentrating power rather than distributing authority.

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Distributed Authority Centralized Control Learned Helplessness

C

Capability Building

Value-First Concepts

Developing sustainable internal skills and confidence.

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Graduation Path Empowerment Managed Services Trap

Centralized Control

Organizational

Concentrating decision rights at top, creating bottlenecks.

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Authority Trap Distributed Authority Learned Helplessness

Champion Stage

Value Path

Industry leadership through methodology co-creation and expertise demonstration.

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Value Path Advocate Stage Collaborative Intelligence

Change Management

Business

Preparing and guiding individuals through change.

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CONVEY Framework Psychological Safety Digital Transformation

Chatbots

Technology

AI tools simulating conversation to assist customers.

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AI Replacement Trap Workflow Automation Accessibility

Clarity

Framework Elements

Communication enabling genuine understanding.

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CONVEY Framework Transparency Expectations

Co-Evolution

Framework

Mutual growth of humans and AI through continuous learning partnership.

Related:
Collaborative Intelligence AI-Native Value-First Framework

Cognitive Boundaries

Value-First Concepts

Limits of human attention to be respected, not exploited.

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Attention Scarcity Forced Interruption Wholeness

Collaborative Intelligence

Approach

Human wisdom combined with AI capability, creating outcomes neither achieves alone.

Related:
AI-Native Value-First HubSpot CVP

Collective Wisdom

Organizational

Intelligence throughout organization, not just leadership.

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Distributed Authority Communities of Practice Emergence

Communities of Practice

Organizational

Natural groups around shared learning and purpose.

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Collective Wisdom Cross-Functional Collaboration Emergence

Complementary Diversity

Organizational

Different perspectives strengthening collective capability.

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Productive Tension Cultural Fit Authentic Belonging

Conformity Trap

Traps

Cultures valuing uniformity over authentic expression and diversity.

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Authentic Belonging Complementary Diversity Cultural Fit

Contact Object

Technology

Database record for relationships, separated from leads.

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Lead Object Lead Conversion Leads Trap

CONVEY Framework

Framework

Structured communication approach for change management.

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PARTNER Framework DELIVER Framework Transparency

CRM (Customer Relationship Management)

Technology

Technology managing interactions, often with industrial-age models.

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Lead Object Contact Object Lead Conversion

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Organizational

Natural cooperation across boundaries for shared purpose.

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Silos Customer Team Distributed Authority

Cultural Fit

Organizational

Hiring for conformity rather than complementary diversity.

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Conformity Trap Complementary Diversity Performative Diversity

Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC)

Business

Total cost to acquire a new customer.

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Lifetime Value (LTV)

Customer Data Platform (CDP)

Technology

Tool creating unified customer profiles from multiple sources.

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CRM (Customer Relationship Management) Integration System of Record

Customer Journey

Business

Complete experience from discovery to advocacy.

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Value Path Touchpoint

Customer Retention

Business

Ability to keep customers returning.

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Lifetime Value (LTV) Relationship Health

Customer Team

Framework

Unified cross-functional group delivering seamless customer experiences without departmental silos.

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Value Path Natural Value Flow Value Constellations

P

PARTNER Framework

Framework

Framework aligning organizations with customers through seven key elements.

Related:
CONVEY Framework DELIVER Framework Value-First Framework

Partnership

Language

Ongoing collaboration for sustained value creation.

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Activation Value Creator Stage Relationship Health

Performative Diversity

Organizational

Surface inclusion without addressing conformity pressure.

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Conformity Trap Authentic Belonging Cultural Fit

Personalization

Business

Customizing experiences to match individual preferences.

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Market Segmentation Customer Data Platform (CDP) Delight

Positioning

Framework Elements

Defining and communicating unique value resonating with needs.

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PARTNER Framework Transparency Accessibility

Predictive Analytics

Technology

Using data to predict future trends or behaviors.

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Data Analytics Lead Scoring Marketing Automation

Productive Tension

Organizational

Creative conflict from diverse perspectives driving breakthroughs.

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Complementary Diversity Psychological Safety Conformity Trap

Progression

Language

Natural advancement honoring human timing, not forced conversion.

Related:
Natural Progression Value Path Trust-Based Progression

Progression Quality

Language

Depth and authenticity of advancement.

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Progression Relationship Health Natural Progression

Prospectors

Language

People prospecting for value; organizations are the prospects.

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Signals Value Path

Psychological Safety

Organizational

Environment for authentic expression without fear of punishment.

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Empowerment Authentic Belonging Conformity Trap

V

Value Capture

Philosophy

Extractive approach maximizing value taken from each transaction.

Related:
Value Multiplication Value Enablement Industrial-Age Thinking

Value Constellations

Framework

Dynamic patterns of human-AI collaboration forming naturally around shared purpose.

Related:
Collaborative Intelligence AI-Native Customer Team

Value Creation

Philosophy

Generating new value together through collaboration.

Related:
Value Multiplication Value Capture Value Enablement

Value Creator Stage

Value Path

Active implementation proving decision wisdom and creating value.

Related:
Value Path Buyer Stage Adopter Stage

Value Demonstration

Value-First Concepts

Showing value through delivery, not just claiming it.

Related:
Value Creation Trust Multiplication Adopter Stage

Value Enablement

Philosophy

Creating conditions for natural value flow rather than controlling it.

Related:
Natural Value Flow Value-First Framework Value Multiplication

Value Multiplication

Philosophy

Value growing and compounding through natural sharing, connection, and collaboration.

Related:
Natural Value Flow Value-First Collaborative Intelligence

Value Path

Framework

An 8-stage framework replacing the Demand Waterfall, recognizing natural human buying progression from discovery to championship.

Related:
Demand Waterfall Value-First The 8 Traps

Value Path Stages

Framework

Eight stages of natural human progression from discovery to championship.

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Value Path Signals Natural Value Flow

Value-First

Philosophy

A methodology prioritizing genuine value creation for people, enabling natural progression over forced conversion.

Related:
Value Path Collaborative Intelligence AI-Native

Value-First Framework

Framework

Comprehensive approach enabling natural value flow rather than controlling it.

Related:
Trap-Manifesto Approach Natural Value Flow Value Enablement

Value-First Scoring

Service

AI-powered scoring recognizing genuine buying signals, not just activity tracking.

Related:
Collaborative Intelligence Value Path HubSpot CVP

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