Self-Management
- Role cards, circle charters, or written role definitions
- Decision-making records using consent, advice, or delegated authority
- Escalation paths that do not default to one personality
- Operating agreements that show how power flows
How Teal verification works
Teal Verified means evidence was reviewed against the three Teal principles. It is a point-in-time trust signal, not a guarantee of perfection.
Evidence must cover all three
Partial implementation can be named honestly, but a credible Teal claim cannot rest on only governance, only culture, or only purpose language.
Wholeness
- Conflict-resolution or tension-processing practices
- Feedback norms, repair agreements, or codes of conduct
- Clear pathways for raising concerns without retaliation
- Examples of conflict handled constructively
Evolutionary Purpose
- Purpose statements tied to decision criteria
- Strategic review notes, pivots, or change logs
- Records showing stopped or changed work when it no longer fit
- Feedback systems that influence direction
Review process
Application and evidence submissionThe applicant selects a track and submits evidence mapped to all three Teal principles.
Initial completeness reviewA reviewer checks whether the submission is complete and asks clarifying questions where needed.
Evidence assessmentArtifacts are reviewed against standards. Interviews or observation may be requested for deeper levels.
Outcome and public recordA decision is issued, the public listing is updated, and the renewal clock starts if status is granted.
Possible outcomes
- Teal Verified
- Teal Verified (Conditional)
- Not Yet Verified
- Verification Deferred
Written feedback is provided in all cases. Appeals are for process errors, missed evidence, factual errors, or material new evidence.
Verification is responsibility-bearing.
A verified status should make the exact claim easier to trust, not broader than the evidence allows.
Read renewal and revocation rules