Triangle

Frame it. Vote. Record. Move.

Why This Exists

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Video: Martin's Story

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The honest version: I've spent years watching organizations make the same mistakes. Good people. Bad structures. I've seen what happens when one person carries too much, when dissent goes silent, when succession becomes impossible. This framework is my attempt to build something better. I don't know if it will work. But I have to try.
Triangles hold their shape under pressure. Human systems should learn from the strongest structures we already know.

Following the Journey

This isn't a polished launch. This is a public experiment. I'm documenting the journey — the wins, the rejections, the lessons — as it happens. Follow along if you're curious, if you're skeptical, or if you want to try this yourself.

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June 2026

The Framework Takes Shape

After years of observing organizational dysfunction, I synthesize the core idea: triads as the minimum stable unit of leadership, with recorded dissent and dynamic authority. The name sticks: Triangle.

July 2026

Intellectual Lineage Documented

Researched the foundations: Simmel's triad theory (1890s), Social Trinitarians (Moltmann, Volf, LaCugna), Greenleaf's servant leadership. The pieces exist — the synthesis is new. Published the lineage honestly.

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Seeking Pilot Organizations

Current challenge: Finding 2-3 organizations willing to test this unproven framework. No track record yet. Just an idea and honest documentation. Looking for brave leaders.

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First Pilot Begins

First organization implements a triad. We'll document what breaks, what works, what surprises us. Decision logs will be published (with permission).

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University Partnership?

Exploring research partnerships — PhD students, grant applications, empirical validation. Academic credibility could help adoption.

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First Public Case Study

After 3-6 months of pilot data, publish the first real case study. Not theory — actual results, actual lessons.

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Open-Source Release

Full framework released under CC BY-NC 4.0. Free for anyone to use. Implementation guides, templates, training materials all public.

Want to see something on this timeline? Disagree with the approach? Follow along and tell me what you think.

The Framework

Triangle is a decision architecture. Three people form each triangle. One of them is chosen as facilitator. Every decision follows four steps: Frame, Vote, Record, Move. Once complete, the decision is locked. The Decision Map shows dependencies. Two non-originating triangles can challenge a lock. AI advises, humans decide.

1. The Triangle

Three people. One facilitator chosen from within. Small enough for accountability. Large enough for disagreement.

2. Frame → Vote → Record → Move

The four-step process. Clarify the question. Make the call. Write it down. Execute. One decision, four steps, always.

3. Consensus-First Voting

Facilitator aims for genuine consensus. When not reached, 2/3 carries. If facilitator is in minority, they represent the majority — not override it.

4. The Decision Map

A directed graph of decisions and dependencies. Some decisions depend on others. Some run in parallel. The Map makes the sequence visible.

5. Lock & Forward

Once a decision completes all four steps, it is locked. No going back. The team moves to the next decision in the sequence.

6. Challenge Rule

Two non-originating triangles can challenge a lock. Not a ratio — an absolute count of independent voices. Biblical witness pattern.

7. AI Advisory Only

Machines recommend dependencies, flag conflicts, suggest sequences. Humans confirm. Accountability stays human.

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Join the Pilot

Following is great. Piloting is better. If you lead an organization (church, nonprofit, Christian business) and you're willing to test this framework, let's talk.

What you're signing up for: This is unproven. You're not adopting a polished system — you're helping build one. 3-month minimum commitment. Monthly check-ins. Honest feedback required.

Questions? Challenges? Ideas?

This isn't a monologue. If you see holes in the framework, better ways to test it, or organizations I should approach — tell me.

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