Methodology

THE PRISM OSMETHOD

Structured by 3 adaptable proprietary frameworks.
Powered by Airis, the only consultant-grade AI agent publicly available.

MEET AIRIS

Airis is fully trained on the PRISM OS, from where to click to what's under the hood, creating a smooth and continuous done-with-you consulting experience that's as easy and effective as possible, 24/7.

Airis helps you:

Airis works alongside you with a cognitive algorithm built to support advanced reasoning and judgment, aligning everyday solutions with long-term strategic outcomes.

The same decisions you'd bring to a coach, consultant, or advisor — no prompting mechanics required. A naturally conversational experience, on your schedule, supporting you 24/7.

PRISMPROCESS

Our 5-step framework simultaneously guides approach & tracks progress for effective real-world management, without losing focus or getting hung up in rigid processes. Applied by Airis in the PRISM OS, transferrable into all teams and organizations.

Problem Validation

Clarify what actually needs to be solved and why it matters.

Research & Roadmap

Explore options and outline a direction before committing.

Implement & Iterate

Take action, test assumptions, and adjust as you go.

Solution Validation

Check what worked, what didn't, and why.

Manage & Mitigate

Monitor, adapt, and protect progress over time.

STORMSITUATIONAL CALIBRATION

Not all problems are created equal. The STORM model scales risk and opportunity management with 1-click, or automatically with Airis, to ensure scenarios are never over-complicated or underestimated.

Level 1: Simple

Negligible Risk

Clear problem, limited impact, low risk. Airis is supportive only.

Level 2: Complicated

Low Risk

Some moving parts, known tradeoffs. Airis & the process are supportive.

Level 3: Complex

Moderate Risk

Many variables, non-obvious impact. Airis & the process are recommended.

Level 4: Chaotic

Higher Risk

Extreme uncertainty, high stakes. Airis and the process are strongly recommended.

Level 5: Deterministic

Critical Risk

Highly volatile scenarios with unrecoverable risk. Full Airis & process adhesion strongly recommended.

Level 1: Simple

Negligible Risk

Clear problem, limited impact, low risk. Airis is supportive only.

Level 2: Complicated

Low Risk

Some moving parts, known tradeoffs. Airis & the process are supportive.

Level 3: Complex

Moderate Risk

Many variables, non-obvious impact. Airis & the process are recommended.

Level 4: Chaotic

Higher Risk

Extreme uncertainty, high stakes. Airis and the process are strongly recommended.

Level 5: Deterministic

Critical Risk

Highly volatile scenarios with unrecoverable risk. Full Airis & process adhesion strongly recommended.

Level 1: Simple

Negligible Risk

Clear problem, limited impact, low risk. Airis is supportive only.

Level 2: Complicated

Low Risk

Some moving parts, known tradeoffs. Airis & the process are supportive.

Level 3: Complex

Moderate Risk

Many variables, non-obvious impact. Airis & the process are recommended.

Level 4: Chaotic

Higher Risk

Extreme uncertainty, high stakes. Airis and the process are strongly recommended.

Level 5: Deterministic

Critical Risk

Highly volatile scenarios with unrecoverable risk. Full Airis & process adhesion strongly recommended.

PRISMLENS
COLLABORATION CALIBRATION

You are the most important factor in the PRISM OS.

LENS helps Airis anticipate your needs and values before you do, and carry work from inside the PRISM OS outward into collaborative and real world contexts.

We believe that the need for human judgment is becoming more important in the age of AI, not less.

That's why we created a system based in cognitive behavioral and decision science to help people and agents better leverage individual strengths and anticipate challenges, creating more effective collaboration and outcomes.

Two driving traits: Thinking Approach & Values, Eight Default Operating Profiles anticipating directional traction and friction - to accelerate momentum, before they can slow it.

GETTING STARTEDWHEN TO USE PRISM

PRISM OS is designed for strategy design, decision-making, and related execution for leaders and their teams. We recommend engaging the system as soon as the following are present:

1

Complex Problem

You are facing a decision or situation that is composed of one or more of the following:

  • Diverging, non-linear, or otherwise unpredictable progression
  • Competing priorities and/or resources, including time, attention, and skills
  • Essential dynamic factors or variables, including scope and leverage points
Yes, I have this.
2

Readiness to Act

You have the authority, or can realistically secure the influence of the appropriate authority, to make decisions & act.

You are likely preparing, ready, or in the process of executing on the complex problem or decision-making process.

Casual exploration may be premature for fully engaging the PRISM OS, though serious brainstorming is supported with Airis.

Yes, I have this.