Tree signifies that an element is a component of another element of the same type. This highlights hierarchical relationships, where a dominant element encompasses others as its constituent parts.
Examples:
- Organisations manifesting as a tree of roles, teams, and departments.
- Capabilities branching into various sub-capabilities.
- Product portfolios dividing into categories, components, and individual products.
- Brand portfolios distinguishing between corporate, product, and special edition brands.
- Goals arranged hierarchically from strategic to tactical and operational outcomes.
Applications: The ‘Tree’ structure aids in:
- Breaking down an element into its nuanced sub-elements.
- Denoting that a smaller entity forms part of a larger one.
In a nutshell, the ‘Tree’ concept in EDGY represents structured hierarchy and part-whole relationships within an enterprise.
The Tree is a part of the EDGY language created by the Intersection Group.