Tam Network Map

TAM Network Map: Trace the Movement Leader Graph

Map the relational web between movement leaders — co-authorships, endorsements, shared organizations, conference circuits, and institutional ties. This skill reveals the scenius structure and identifies network clusters, bridge figures, and isolated candidates.

Invocation

/tam-network-map $ARGUMENTS

Arguments:

• A leader name, organization, or directive. Examples:
  • /tam-network-map Alan Hirsch — map all connections radiating from one leader
  • /tam-network-map Forge Network — map all leaders connected through an organization
  • /tam-network-map top 20 — map connections among the top 20 ranked candidates
  • /tam-network-map clusters — identify and name the natural clusters in the TAM
  • /tam-network-map bridges — find leaders who connect otherwise separate clusters
  • /tam-network-map isolates — find candidates with few/no connections to others

Before Starting

1. Read the master list at intelligence/leader-research/tam-search/01-MASTER-RANKED-LIST.md
2. Read existing profiles at intelligence/leader-research/profiles/ for affiliation data
3. Read existing candidate profiles at intelligence/leader-research/tam-search/02-CANDIDATE-PROFILES.md

Phase 1: Define Scope

Based on the argument, determine what to map:

Phase 2: Research Connections

For each leader in scope, research these connection types via web search:

Connection Types (weighted by strength)

Phase 3: Build the Network Data

For each connection found, record:

| Leader A | Leader B | Connection Type | Weight | Evidence |
|----------|----------|----------------|--------|----------|
| Alan Hirsch | Michael Frost | Co-authored book | 5 | "The Shaping of Things to Come" (2003) |
| Alan Hirsch | Michael Frost | Co-founded org | 5 | Forge Mission Training Network |
| Alan Hirsch | Dave Ferguson | Book endorsement | 3 | Endorsement on "On the Verge" |

Phase 4: Cluster Analysis

Identify natural groupings based on connection density:

Expected Clusters (validate/update via research)

Bridge Figures

Leaders who connect two or more clusters (high strategic value for the scenius):

• Bridge leaders often have: co-authorships across clusters, conference appearances in multiple circuits, academic + practitioner roles

Isolates

Candidates with 0-1 connections to other TAM members:

• May be: hidden gems in unexplored domains, candidates who need re-evaluation, or truly disconnected

Phase 5: Output

Network Data File

Output file: intelligence/leader-research/network/[scope-slug]-network.md

Structure:

# Network Map: [Scope Description]

## Summary
- **Nodes**: [count of leaders mapped]
- **Connections**: [count of edges]
- **Clusters identified**: [count]
- **Bridge figures**: [names]
- **Isolates**: [names]

## Connection Table
[Full table from Phase 3]

## Clusters
[Cluster analysis from Phase 4]

## Bridge Figures
[Analysis of who connects clusters and why they matter]

## Isolates
[List with notes on why isolated and whether concerning]

## Network Insights
- [Key observations about the scenius structure]
- [Gaps: which clusters are underconnected?]
- [Recommendations: who to research/recruit to strengthen the network]

Visualization Data (optional)

If producing a visualization-ready format, output a JSON adjacency list:

{
  "nodes": [
    {"id": "alan-hirsch", "name": "Alan Hirsch", "cluster": "forge-core", "score": 100}
  ],
  "edges": [
    {"source": "alan-hirsch", "target": "michael-frost", "type": "co-author", "weight": 5}
  ]
}

Output file: intelligence/leader-research/network/[scope-slug]-network.json

Key Rules

1. Every connection must have evidence. No assumed connections — cite the book, org page, or conference listing.
2. Use weighted connection types — a co-authored book (5) is not the same as sharing a publisher (1).
3. Bridge figures are strategically critical. They connect clusters and multiply the scenius effect. Flag them prominently.
4. Isolates are a signal, not a problem. An isolated high-scorer might be a hidden gem in an untapped domain. An isolated low-scorer might not belong.
5. The network IS the scenius. This is not academic graph theory — it directly maps to Movemental's core value proposition of credibility through connection.
6. Create the intelligence/leader-research/network/ directory if it doesn't exist.
7. International connections are high priority. Cross-border edges indicate global movement coherence.
8. Update, don't overwrite. If network data already exists, merge new connections into the existing file.