The Tree · OS Field Guide / V7
Map
Diagnostic
Matrix
PLATE 01 · BOTANICAL · YOUNG PINE
FOUNDATION
ENERGY FLOW · ENVIRONMENT IN
ENERGY FLOW · WATER RISES
OUTPUT
EMERGENT · O.OX
Oxygen
felt presence in the leader's orbit
EXECUTION
E.BRANCHES
Branches
priorities · what to extend, what to prune
OUTPUT
EMERGENT · O.FR
Fruit
tangible contributions to others
CONTEXT
C.SUN
Sun
environment · what we bring + what we receive
EXECUTION
E.LEAVES
Leaves
team · systems · process · the work
OUTPUT
EMERGENT · O.BARK
Bark
culture · what others see, emerges from what you tolerate
STRATEGY
S.TRUNK
Trunk
thesis · horizon · posture · OKRs
CONTEXT · C.SE
Seasons
F.SOIL
Soil
the leader's mindset, growth + being
F.WATER
Water
drain · neutral · fuel
F.SEED
Seed
the vision · raw, unpolished origin
F.ROOTS
Roots
pillars + practices · operating principles
What decision are you
stuck on?
What to do this week
Which OKR to prioritize
A new client or opportunity
Which direction to build
The OS at a glance.
5 Groups, 12 Elements.
Reference surface. Click any row for the full element.
Group
Element
Components
Cadence
Diagnostic Signal
The Tree · OS Field Guide / V7
The Tree · OS Field Guide / V7