Value-First Glossary

The Language of
Transformation

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

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Capability Building

Value-First Concepts

Developing sustainable internal skills and confidence.

Centralized Control

Organizational

Concentrating decision rights at top, creating bottlenecks.

Champion Stage

Value Path

Industry leadership through methodology co-creation and expertise demonstration.

Change Management

Business

Preparing and guiding individuals through change.

Chatbots

Technology

AI tools simulating conversation to assist customers.

Clarity

Framework Elements

Communication enabling genuine understanding.

Co-Evolution

Framework

Mutual growth of humans and AI through continuous learning partnership.

Cognitive Boundaries

Value-First Concepts

Limits of human attention to be respected, not exploited.

Collaborative Intelligence

Approach

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

Collective Wisdom

Organizational

Intelligence throughout organization, not just leadership.

Communities of Practice

Organizational

Natural groups around shared learning and purpose.

Complementary Diversity

Organizational

Different perspectives strengthening collective capability.

Conformity Trap

Traps

Cultures valuing uniformity over authentic expression and diversity.

Contact Object

Technology

Database record for relationships, separated from leads.

CONVEY Framework

Framework

Structured communication approach for change management.

CRM (Customer Relationship Management)

Technology

Technology managing interactions, often with industrial-age models.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Organizational

Natural cooperation across boundaries for shared purpose.

Cultural Fit

Organizational

Hiring for conformity rather than complementary diversity.

Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC)

Business

Total cost to acquire a new customer.

Customer Data Platform (CDP)

Technology

Tool creating unified customer profiles from multiple sources.

Customer Journey

Business

Complete experience from discovery to advocacy.

Customer Retention

Business

Ability to keep customers returning.

Customer Team

Framework

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

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