Node (in INO)
Product term: Organizational Node
Category: concept
Definition
Any entity in an INO: human (person), algorithmic (Digital Twin, agent), or organizational (team, department). Nodes connect via Team APIs and coordinate via The Pulse. INOs are networks of nodes, not hierarchies.
Key Points
- •Fundamental organizational unit
- •Can be human, Twin, agent, or team
- •Connected via Team APIs
- •Coordinate via The Pulse
- •Network-based (not hierarchical)
- •Interchangeable from system perspective
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a node a person?
Usually. But a node can also be a Digital Twin, agent, or team. The system is agnostic.
What makes nodes different from departments?
Nodes are dynamic and fluid. Departments are permanent. Nodes form, collaborate, and dissolve.
How many nodes can an INO have?
Thousands. INOs scale far beyond traditional hierarchy limits.
How do nodes coordinate?
Via Team APIs (explicit contracts) and The Pulse (semantic routing). No manager approval needed.
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