The models that make up our philosophy are usually accepted as truth and fact, and any threat to their veracity may be hotly contested on no other basis than precedent behavior. Models are ingrained in this way for a purpose. This avoids confusion and allows cultures and teams to consolidate or condense. It allows each of us to belong to something. The liability of such a phenomenon, however, should be clear.
Philosophies accepted as truth are very hard to shake or adapt to changing circumstances.
The Vantage Points break down into three overlapping zones for special types of management emphasis. Design and manage Philosophy, Culture and Policy to steer the evolution of the enterprise. Design and manage Policy, Strategy and Tactics to steer the operational and structural support of the enterprise. Design and manage Tactics, Logistics and Tasks to steer the work to be done by the enterprise. Most enterprises are used to tightly managing tactics, logistics and tasks.