2-Week Gene Flow Mapping Sprint
A structured 2-week process to create an organization's first gene flow map using existing data.
A structured 2-week process to create an organization's first gene flow map using existing data. Week 1 focuses on data collection and quantification; Week 2 conducts practice origin workshops and identifies gene flow levers.
When to Use 2-Week Gene Flow Mapping Sprint
Use when you've never systematically mapped gene flow, when experiencing unexplained culture drift, or when planning significant hiring or M&A activity.
How to Apply
Gather Talent Migration Data (Days 1-2)
Extract hiring sources from HR/ATS records, track departure destinations via exit interviews and LinkedIn, calculate migration rates.
Outputs
- Spreadsheet with Source/Destination, Headcount, % of Total, Migration Rate
Quantify Acquisitions and Divestitures (Day 3)
Review M&A records and calculate gene flow impact as acquired headcount / pre-acquisition total headcount.
Outputs
- List of transactions with gene flow percentages
Map Knowledge/Practice Origins (Day 4)
Survey employees on where current practices originated: internal development, hired from Company X, consultant recommendation, or industry conference.
Outputs
- Practice origin matrix showing % external vs internal origin
Analyze and Visualize (Day 5)
Create gene flow network diagram with arrows proportional to migration rate, calculate net migration, identify asymmetries by department.
Outputs
- Gene flow network visualization
- Net migration calculation
Conduct Practice Origin Workshop (Days 6-7)
Gather 8-12 senior leaders for 2-hour session mapping who introduced each major practice, when, and what percentage is original vs imported.
Outputs
- Practice genealogy map
Identify Gene Flow Levers (Days 8-9)
Analyze which hiring sources account for >20% of inbound flow, which practices are >50% imported from single source, and which departments have >2x average migration.
Outputs
- Key concentration risks
- Homogenization hotspots
Document and Present (Day 10)
Create 1-page gene flow map with current rates, top sources/destinations, net migration direction, and recommendation based on strategy.
Outputs
- Executive summary with diagnosis and recommendations