The first of a series of presentations on connecting people and resources using the triadic principles of Tribal Leadership. Part 1 gives an overview of the basics of triading.

1. Social Fusion Blast-Off
Connecting People and Resources using
triadic principles of Tribal Leadership
Ruth B. Shields
(c) 2010

2. Part 1:
Triads, what?

3. “Social Fusion” is Triadic
From Tribal Leadership by Logan, et al. 2009
A
B C

4. “Social Fusion” is Triadic
From Tribal Leadership by Logan, et al. 2009
1) Introduce 2 people
to each other based A
on Core Values
B C

5. “Social Fusion” is Triadic
From Tribal Leadership by Logan, et al. 2009
1) Introduce 2 people
to each other based A
on Core Values
2) Request they
contribute to each
other in specific
ways
B C

6. “Social Fusion” is Triadic
From Tribal Leadership by Logan, et al. 2009
1) Introduce 2 people
to each other based A
on Core Values
2) Request they
contribute to each
other in specific
ways
B C
3) Follow up to find out
whether the
introduction “took”

7. The Vertex is Accountable
John King, 2010, Tribal Leadership Coaches Challenge
1) A is accountable for
the quality of B-C A
B C
Each vertex is accountable
for the quality of the
opposite leg (Ex: A for B-C)

8. The Vertex is Accountable
John King, 2010, Tribal Leadership Coaches Challenge
1) A is accountable for
the quality of B-C A
2) B is accountable for
the quality of A-C
B C
B takes on being
accountable for A-C

9. The Vertex is Accountable
John King, 2010, Tribal Leadership Coaches Challenge
1) A is accountable for
the quality of B-C A
2) B is accountable for
the quality of A-C
3) C is accountable for
the quality of A-B
B C
The triad stabilizes: All are
listening for how to
empower the other two

10. Turning Dyads into Triads
Intentionally start triading
1) Pick someone you’re
already working A
with
B

11. Turning Dyads into Triads
Intentionally start triading
1) Pick someone you’re
already working A
with
2) Introduce them to
someone else you’re
working with based
on Core Values
B C

12. Turning Dyads into Triads
Intentionally start triading
1) Pick someone you’re
already working A
with
2) Introduce them to
someone else you’re
working with based
on Core Values
B C
3) Take on being
accountable for the
quality of their
relationship and for
their success

13. Where to Triad?
Intentionally start triading
1) In person
2) By phone A
3) On social
networking sites
B C

14. For more information
• Ruth B. Shields
– @tribalcoaches
– 916-717-8953
– tribalcoaches@gmail.com