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Part Two: Map Before You Move — Chapter 3: The 5x5 Business Map
Five operating elements
Across those systems, examine:
- Process — the way work moves, including policy, handoffs, exceptions, and delay.
- People — roles, judgment, skills, behavior, and accountability.
- Technology — the systems through which people perform and coordinate work.
- Data — records, documents, definitions, history, access, and quality.
- Vendors — outside capabilities, contracts, dependencies, and incentives.
The labels keep the conversation grounded. The map is a view of connected business capabilities, not a shopping list.