Direction Statement — NAVV

Type: P3 Strategy Artefact — Stage 4 (draft approved)
Sentinel authority: Andrew (Strategy pillar)
Status: Brian's revised direction statement approved 2026-05-08. Awaiting Stage 4 formalisation.
Reference: P3 Minimum Viable Strategy

Approved Direction Statement

Revised and approved by Brian, 2026-05-08:

We are exploring a new model for organisational development, structured around a distributed P3 governance model, using two founders. Andrew has sentinel responsibilities for market facing activities, including Principle, Product and Strategy. Brian has sentinel responsibilities for operational practices, including Pattern, Maturity and Governance. We are strategically testing a small range of high-potential product vectors, looking for the product-key that will unlock seed funding needed to grow the business.

Note on Format

Brian noted that the single-sentence convention is not a constitutional requirement — clarity is more important than brevity. The approved direction statement is multi-sentence and preferred in that form. A condensed single-sentence form may be derived for use in summary contexts if needed.

Stage 4 Formalisation (Pending)

A full Stage 4 Direction Statement document will include:

Principle Activation: Which governing Principles does this direction foreground?
Capability Assessment: Strategy Sieve applied to each strategic element (Now / Grow / Recalibrate) — see NAVV Maturity Assessment - 2026-05-08 for initial application
Sacrifice List: What is explicitly excluded from this strategic direction?
Review cadence: When is this direction reviewed and by whom?

Stub created: 2026-05-08. Stage 4 formalisation pending Brian's direction.