The model defines eight distinct pathways, each representing a different approach or direction within the framework. However, it's important to note that not all eight pathways are necessarily present or relevant in every company. The representation of these pathways can vary depending on the organization's structure, goals, and operations. Below, you’ll find a detailed and extensive explanation of each pathway, providing a deeper understanding of their significance and how they can be applied in different contexts.

If you’ve worked at Voys before 2025, you’ve probably 'grown up' with the old names. We used to mix up Dutch and English terms like it was no big deal. Here’s ➡️ a handy translation chart to help you out!

🇳🇱	🇬🇧	has become
Hulpkracht	Assistent	Go-getter
Vakkracht	Skilled Worker	Skilled Worker
Allrounder	Allrounder	Organiser
Vakspecialist	Specialist	Expert
Professional	Professional	Connector
Generalist	Generalist	Luminary
Leider	Leader	Navigator
Strateeg	Strategist	Chess Player

Go-getter

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More info about the Go-Getter (previously known as Assistant)

Skilled Worker

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More info about the Skilled Worker

Organiser

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More info about the Organiser (previously known as Allrounder)

Expert

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More info about the Expert (previously known as Specialist)

Connector

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More info about the Connector (previously known as Professional)

Luminary

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More info about the Luminary (previously known as Generalist)

Navigator

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More info about the Navigator (previously known as Leader)

Chess-player

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More info about the Chess-player (previously known as Strategist)

Relations between the pathways

Of course, the pathways depend on each other, not only from top to bottom but also from bottom up. Together, they all work toward the organization's purpose.

They can be divided into two groups: doers and thinkers (you guessed it!). Three pathways are the ‘core’ of an organization: they ensure the company keeps growing and re-inventing itself. This so-called change organization consists of the pathways of experts, connectors, and luminaries.

	Pathway	Deals with	Problems are
Strategic top	Chess Player	Focus, Identity	abstract
	Navigator	Integration	abstract
Change organisation	Luminary	Change	abstract
	Connector	Innovation	abstract
	Expert	Optimization	concrete
Routine organisation	Organiser	Arrangements	concrete
	Skilled Worker	Support	concrete
	Go-Getter	Execution	concrete

The eight pathways