Tour of Duty
Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30
CORE DEFINITION
Instead of viewing the employment relationship as 'lifetime employment' or a 'pure transaction', it is seen as a reciprocal alliance with a specific commitment period (e.g., 2-4 years). Employees commit to completing specific tasks, and the company commits to enhancing the employee's future market value.
SCAFFOLDING EFFECT
Reduce cognitive load
Psychological contract reconstruction. Don't paint the rosy picture of 'we are family'. Be candid: 'What do you want in these 2 years? What does the company want? After achieving that, do we renew or part ways amicably?'
Anchor fast decisions
Reframe employment as a 'bounded reciprocal alliance': employees exchange specific contributions for skill enhancement and market value, while the company gains staged output; trust comes from clear expectations rather than lifetime promises.
MINIMUM ACTION
In progress 0/3Practice this model in one real situation:
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