TRUE NORTH | The Cycles ₊✦⁺ AI-Native Canvas
TRUE NORTH — Align your team to the objective fast.
About the TRUE NORTH Template
Alignment is the foundation of effective decision-making and growth. The TRUE NORTH template provides a structured yet flexible method for teams to quickly align on an objective, eliminate distractions, and establish the starting point to work. This tool helps teams of up to six people establish an aligned direction within 30 minutes or less.
But this isn’t just another template. This version brings a game-changing AI-Native Workflow, eliminating effort of exercises by embedding smart Miro AI prompts directly into the board. No more copy-pasting prompts—just select, run, and let AI do the exercise.
Who Can Use This Template?
The TRUE NORTH template is designed for:
Startup founders and executives looking to align teams on company vision.
Product managers and teams needing clarity on what truly matters.
Facilitators and consultants running workshops to refine strategy.
Anyone leveraging Miro AI who wants to practice and refine AI-assisted workflows.
What Makes TRUE NORTH Different?
✓ Proven Framework: Based on the Cycles 2.0 Book by Bryan Cassady, this method has helped businesses streamline focus and boost success rates by 50%.
✓ Efficient, Just Clarity: Whether you use AI or not, this board keeps your team focused with its structured yet intuitive flow.
✓ AI-Native Workflow: Unlike most templates, TRUE NORTH leverages Miro AI to speed up decision-making and evaluate workshop results on the fly.
How to Use This Template
Option 1: Traditional Workflow (No AI Required)
Individually answer key questions about your goal, contraints
Vote on the strongest answers as a team.
Refine the best insights into a clear, shared direction.
Use the final checklist to validate alignment.
Option 2: AI-Native Workflow (Next-Level Collaboration)
Select the embedded AI prompts to generate and refine answers effortlessly.
Let AI extract, merge, and simplify key concepts based on team ideation.
Run AI-powered evaluation to rate and improve consensus.
Walk away with a crystal clear alignment — without wasted effort.
Tips & Best Practices
» Use private mode for individual brainstorming before merging results.
» If using AI for the first time, start with the “Evaluate with AI” section to practice.
» Always review AI-generated outputs to ensure they align with your team’s context.
Credits
The TRUE NORTH methodology is from Cycles 2.0 Book by Bryan Cassady et al. (www.thecyclesbook.com)
Miro AI native, embedded prompts, and AI-enhanced template by Shayne Smart (www.workshop.design)
Get your team aligned in minutes — TRUE NORTH
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