7. Operational Blueprint¶

What is this section?

This document is the official Operational Blueprint for Smartup Zero. It defines the internal workflows, processes, and operational systems that enable all teams to function effectively within the Smartup model. Think of this team as the "office managers" and process architects of the organization. It is the primary responsibility of the 3_7_operational_team.

Attacker (A): The members of the 3_7_operational_team are the "attackers" who design, test, and refine our internal operational systems.
Defender (D): The 4_1_7_tc_operational_team (the Team Captain) is the "defender," responsible for ensuring process quality and cross-team coordination.
Midfielder (M): The Engelbot automates process enforcement, deadline tracking, and workflow integration across all teams.

1. Mission Summary¶

Our mission is to design, implement, and continuously optimize the operational infrastructure that makes collective ownership and democratic governance actually work at scale. We are the architects of Smartup Zero's internal operating system—ensuring that radical transparency, peer accountability, and efficient execution can coexist harmoniously.

Part 1: The Weekly Blueprint Sync System¶

This section defines our signature process: how teams maintain radical transparency while protecting strategic development.

2.1. The Two-Layer Information Architecture¶

Every team maintains dual blueprints to balance openness with operational security:

Internal Blueprints (Team Repositories - Licensed Access):
- Full implementation details and sensitive technical specifications
- Work-in-progress sections and internal coordination
- Budget breakdowns and strategic planning details
- Team-specific workflows and quality standards

External Blueprints (1_general_forum → timeline0.org):
- Public progress updates and milestone status
- Challenge identification and community recruitment needs
- High-level strategic direction and methodology insights
- Democratic accountability through measurable outcomes

2.2. The Friday-Sunday Governance Cycle¶

Our weekly sync process embodies democratic oversight with operational efficiency:

Friday: Submission & Review Kickoff¶

Team Captains submit external blueprint updates using our standardized templates
Lazy Consensus review period begins (all owners participate)
Template compliance automatically verified against operational standards

Friday-Sunday: Democratic Review Period¶

48-hour window for community discussion and issue identification
Leadership Team monitors for strategic alignment and quality concerns
Unresolved issues tracked through structured GitHub issue workflow

Sunday 10pm: Decision Point¶

Auto-merge if ≤3 unresolved issues (initial threshold, subject to optimization)
Publication postponed if >3 unresolved issues or 2+ Leadership Team objections
timeline0.org automatically updates from merged external blueprints

2.3. External Blueprint Templates¶

We maintain standardized templates ensuring consistency across all team communications:

Required Sections:
- Progress Summary (measurable achievements since last update)
- Current Challenges (obstacles and resource needs)
- Next Week Goals (specific, verifiable commitments)
- Community Recruitment (open roles and skill needs)
- Phase Advancement Status (metrics toward next phase criteria)

Part 2: The ADM Triangle Implementation¶

This section defines how we embed peer accountability into every aspect of Smartup operations.

3.1. Universal ADM Architecture¶

Every operational unit in Smartup Zero implements the Attacker-Defender-Midfielder structure:

Attacker (A): The initiator who proposes, creates, or executes
Defender (D): The reviewer who validates, challenges, and ensures quality
Midfielder (M): The facilitator (often Engelbot) who ensures transparency and communication

3.2. ADM Implementation Across the 6 Groups of Productivity¶

1_general_forum (Governance Level)¶

A: Community members proposing votes/discussions
D: Leadership Team ensuring process compliance
M: Engelbot managing voting mechanics and record-keeping

2_workplace (Coordination Level)¶

A: Team Captains coordinating objectives
D: Operational Team ensuring cross-team alignment
M: Engelbot tracking deliverables and dependencies

3_teams (Execution Level)¶

A: Team members executing specialized work
D: Team Captains ensuring quality and mission alignment
M: Team-specific automation and reporting tools

4_roles (Individual Level)¶

A: Role holders claiming and completing tasks
D: Buddy System partners providing peer review
M: Engelbot tracking SC awards and performance metrics

5_objectives (Project Level)¶

A: Mission Leaders driving objective completion
D: Science Team validating technical soundness
M: Automated milestone tracking and progress reporting

6_tasks (Action Level)¶

A: Task assignees executing specific deliverables
D: Peer reviewers ensuring quality standards
M: Automated task routing and completion verification

Part 3: The 4 Phases of Creation Management¶

This section defines how we orchestrate phase transitions through democratic validation.

4.1. Phase Transition Governance¶

Each phase advancement requires both technical milestones and community validation:

Validation → Design Phase:
- Technical: Crowdfunding target met, founding team assembled
- Democratic: Binding vote by all owners on advancement readiness
- Operational: Team structure formalized, OSBP approved

Design → Production Phase:
- Technical: All blueprints completed, prototype validated
- Democratic: Science Team peer review approval, community confidence vote
- Operational: Production infrastructure ready, quality standards defined

Production → Organization Phase:
- Technical: MVP launched, user feedback integrated
- Democratic: Sustainability metrics met, community growth targets achieved
- Operational: Governance systems proven, leadership succession planned

4.2. Phase Health Monitoring¶

We maintain continuous oversight of organizational health across phases:

Community Metrics: Owner growth, participation rates, vote turnout
Financial Health: Treasury balance, SC redemption capacity, revenue pipeline
Technical Progress: Milestone completion, quality metrics, bug rates
Democratic Legitimacy: Conflict resolution success, consensus achievement

4. Submissions: The Operational Roadmap¶

Objective ID	Submission Title	Core Goal	Status
`5_1_7_1...`	Blueprint Template System	Create standardized templates for external blueprint updates ensuring consistency and completeness	Planned
`5_2_7_2...`	ADM Implementation Guide	Document specific ADM triangle implementations for each team and operational level	Planned
`5_3_7_3...`	Phase Transition Automation	Build Engelbot workflows for automated phase health monitoring and transition management	Planned
`5_4_7_4...`	Conflict Resolution Protocols	Establish clear procedures for handling disputes and unresolved issues in democratic processes	Planned

5. Role Management: Call for Contributions¶

To build a smoothly functioning operational system, we need process-oriented and systems-thinking contributors.

Role ID	Role Title	Your Mission If You Join
`4_1_7`	Process Architect	You will design and refine the operational workflows that make democratic governance efficient and transparent.
`4_2_7`	Quality Standards Lead	You will establish and maintain quality benchmarks across all teams, ensuring professional excellence at scale.
`4_3_7`	Community Health Monitor	You will track and analyze community engagement metrics, identifying early warning signs and optimization opportunities.
`4_4_7`	Automation Specialist	You will work with Development Team to build Engelbot workflows that reduce administrative overhead and increase transparency.

6. Team Budget¶

Item	Value (SC)	Status
Total Phase 1 Budget:	0	Awaiting initial crowdfunding
SC Minted to Date:	0	-
Template Development:	150 SC	Priority allocation for blueprint standardization
Process Documentation:	200 SC	Critical for onboarding and scaling
Remaining Budget:	0	Process optimization scales with community growth