Step 2: Map Tribal Capacity to Strategic Priorities

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Step 2: Map Tribal Capacity to Strategic Priorities

After completing the tribal census, map your tribe capacity to your strategic priorities . Find the gaps between what you need and what you have.

Key Components
The Mapping Exercise
For each strategic priority, ask: "What tribes does this require?"
The Gap Analysis
Gaps reveal where your tribal mix doesn't match your strategic ambitions.
Legend
Gaps reveal misalignment. Alignment reveals opportunity.
Key Insight
After completing the tribal census, map your tribe capacity to your strategic priorities . Find the gaps between what you need and what you have.
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After completing the tribal census, map your tribe capacity to your strategic priorities. Find the gaps between what you need and what you have.

Step 2 - Map Tribal Capacity to Strategic Priorities

The Mapping Exercise

For each strategic priority, ask: “What tribes does this require?”

Strategic PriorityExplorer NeedAutomator NeedValidator NeedGap?
New Market EntryHighMediumLowCritical gap if Explorer-light
Cost OptimizationLowHighMediumAligned if Automator-strong
Regulatory ComplianceLowMediumHighWatch – most orgs under-invest here
Customer ExperienceHighHighMediumAligned if balanced

The Gap Analysis

Gaps reveal where your tribal mix doesn’t match your strategic ambitions.

Two choices when gaps appear:

  1. Fix the gap – rebalance tribal capacity
  2. Adjust the priority – acknowledge what’s realistic

Legend

  • H = High need – This tribe is critical for success
  • M = Medium need – This tribe supports success
  • L = Low need – This tribe is less relevant

Gaps reveal misalignment. Alignment reveals opportunity.

This is part of a comprehensive analysis. Read the full analysis on The Business Engineer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Step 2: Map Tribal Capacity to Strategic Priorities?
After completing the tribal census, map your tribe capacity to your strategic priorities . Find the gaps between what you need and what you have.
What is the mapping exercise?
For each strategic priority, ask: "What tribes does this require?"
What is the gap analysis?
Gaps reveal where your tribal mix doesn't match your strategic ambitions.

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