The Phototropic Pivot
An 8-week implementation guide for executing directional growth toward detected resource gradients.
An 8-week implementation guide for executing directional growth toward detected resource gradients. Phototropism is how plants bend toward light - this pivot playbook helps organizations systematically redirect resources toward the strongest growth opportunities.
When to Use The Phototropic Pivot
Use when pivoting toward a new opportunity - like a plant bending toward sunlight, this 8-week playbook guides staged reallocation toward the strongest growth direction.
How to Apply
Week 1-2: Gradient Sensing
Run the Monday Morning Gradient Audit, create ranked opportunity list, score each using Resource Gradient Detection Matrix, identify top 3 highest-gradient opportunities.
Outputs
- Ranked gradient list
- Top 3 priority opportunities
Week 3-4: Reallocation Planning
Calculate current allocation across opportunities, determine target allocation using Reallocation Decision Tree, identify misalignments, draft reallocation plan with timeline and milestones.
Outputs
- Current vs. target allocation gap analysis
- Reallocation plan with milestones
Week 5-8: Staged Reallocation
Shift 25% of target reallocation immediately, measure impact, if positive shift another 25%, if negative reassess gradient or execution, repeat until complete.
Questions to Ask
- Did growth accelerate in target direction?
- Is the gradient signal validating?
Outputs
- Validated reallocation
- Course corrections if needed
Quarter 2-4: Sustain or Pivot
Re-run Gradient Audit every 90 days, assess if gradient is strengthening/stable/weakening, accelerate if strengthening, maintain if stable, begin pivoting if weakening.
Outputs
- Ongoing gradient tracking
- Adaptive reallocation