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[[Triangulation]] is a situation in which one member will not communicate directly with another member, but will communicate with a third member, which can lead to the third member becoming part of the triangle. The concept originated in the study of dysfunctional family systems, but can describe behaviors in other systems as well, including work.This is a common method to spin disinformation between multiple parties to increase [[Compartmentalization]] or divide and conquer strategies. | [[Triangulation]] is a situation in which one member will not communicate directly with another member, but will communicate with a third member, which can lead to the third member becoming part of the triangle. The concept originated in the study of dysfunctional family systems, but can describe behaviors in other systems as well, including work.This is a common method to spin disinformation between multiple parties to increase [[Compartmentalization]] within organizations or employ divide and conquer strategies. | ||
[[Triangulation]] can also be a form of "splitting" in which one person plays the third family member against one that he or she is upset about. This is playing the two people against each other, but usually the person doing the splitting will also engage in character assassination, only with both parties. | [[Triangulation]] can also be a form of "splitting" in which one person plays the third family member against one that he or she is upset about. This is playing the two people against each other, but usually the person doing the splitting will also engage in character assassination, only with both parties. | ||