Tradecraft · Influence mapping

The Account Map

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Influence runs through people. An org chart shows who reports to whom, but it rarely shows who shapes a decision, who can block it, or who trusts you enough to act on your behalf.

This map adds that missing information. It shows each person, their role in a decision, and the strength of your relationship. The example below uses a fictional embassy.

Explore Freedonia to see how the model works. Every person, organization, and data point is fictional.

Read the full essay → Seven Steps to Move Teams from Chaos to Coordination