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STAGE 3 · TEAM DYNAMICSTHE VAULT METHOD

The Trust Equation

Repair broken credibility and forge the reliability that makes high performance possible.

Repair broken credibility and forge the reliability that makes high performance possible.

Trust is not soft. It's operational. When people trust their leader, they're 8× more engaged and more likely to tell you the truth. Maister, Green, and Galford's Trust Equation provides a measurable framework for understanding where trust breaks down and how to rebuild it.

The VAULT Framework

Vulnerability · Accountability · Understanding · Limits · Track Record

"Trust is built in very small moments." — Brené Brown

Key Insight

29% — trust in managers dropped from 46% to 29% in two years (Gallup).

What's In Every Kit

  • 1 Facilitator Guide
  • 10 Participant Workbooks
  • Scenario Cards

Your manager facilitates. Your team practices. No external trainer required.

Session duration: 60–90 minutes · Up to 10 learners per kit

Choose Your Format
Physical Kit
Printed & shipped
$299
Digital Kit
Instant PDF download
$249

Session duration: 60–90 min  ·  Up to 10 learners per kit

That's less than $30 per learner for a complete, ready-to-run session.

How It Compares

External facilitator $2,000–$5,000/session
Per-seat LMS license $150–$400/person/yr
Off-site workshop $5,000–$15,000/day
Leaders Edge Lab $299/kit · reusable guide

74% of training spend never transfers to behavior change. This one is built different.