The Beach Loop is the foundational diagram repeated throughout this handbook. It describes how work actually flows when teams learn together.
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Quest: sets direction toward a meaningful outcome
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Expedition: focused work in pursuit of the quest
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Trail: evidence and artefacts from the work
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Campfire: collective sensemaking with the group
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Activity: the smallest unit of meaningful progress
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Landmark: trusted reference points for alignment
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Shared Understanding: alignment that enables action
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Quest Evolves: the journey continues, sharper than before
See Gleo for how this loop runs as a system of work in practice.