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In Corgtex, a Tension is defined as the gap between the current reality and a potential future. Tensions are not inherently negative. A tension could be a frustrating bottleneck (“Reimbursements take too long”), or it could be an exciting opportunity (“We should enter the APAC market”). Surfacing tensions is the primary driver of evolution in a self-managing organization.

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Capturing a Tension

Corgtex makes capturing tensions incredibly low-friction.
  1. Via the UI: Navigate to the Tensions dashboard and log what you are experiencing.
  2. Via Slack: Send a message to the Corgtex bot describing your idea or frustration.
  3. During Check-ins: Tensions are often surfaced during weekly tactical meetings or async check-ins.
When you capture a tension, you provide:
  • A brief description of the gap.
  • (Optional) A proposed solution.
  • (Optional) The specific Circle or Role this tension relates to.

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Processing Tensions

Once a tension is captured, it resides in an OPEN state. Corgtex provides visibility into all open tensions within a Circle. Team members can view, comment on, and Upvote tensions to signal shared priority. To resolve a tension, it usually needs to be translated into an action:

Action / Project

If the tension can be resolved by someone simply doing the work they are already accountable for, it becomes an Action/Task assigned to their Role.

Governance Proposal

If the tension requires changing the rules—creating a new role, changing a policy, or requesting budget—it must be translated into a Proposal.

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AI Assistance

When you are ready to process a tension, Corgtex’s AI can help. By clicking “Draft Proposal,” the agent will read your tension description, cross-reference it against existing Circle policies using the Organization Brain, and draft a formatted governance proposal aimed at resolving your specific issue.