Use Cases: Sensors in Action

See how extensible sensors uncover organizational physics across different data sources. Each use case demonstrates tension measurement, signal detection, and behavioral pattern analysis.

Use Case 1: Cross-Sensor Analysis

Sentiment vs. Action: Belief-Behavior Gap

Combining communication pattern sensors with engagement survey sensors to measure the gap between what people say (belief) and what they do (behavior). This cross-sensor analysis reveals where organizational intent diverges from reality.

Digital Communication Sensor

Analyzes collaboration patterns across communication platforms to measure actual behavior:

  • Who communicates with whom (network structure)
  • Information flow patterns (silos vs. collaboration)
  • Tool adoption and engagement depth
  • Response time and interaction velocity

Source-agnostic: Works across any communication platform

Engagement Survey Sensor

Processes sentiment and belief data from survey responses to measure stated preferences:

  • Self-reported collaboration scores
  • Perceived innovation and agility
  • Stated tool proficiency and satisfaction
  • Leadership and culture assessments

Source-agnostic: Works with any survey or feedback platform

Cross-Sensor Analysis: Revealing the Gap

By comparing these two sensors, TensoryX reveals the belief-action gap—where organizational self-perception diverges from actual behavior patterns. This gap is a powerful signal for intervention priorities.

Example Signal 1

Survey: "We're highly collaborative" (8.5/10)
Behavior: 23% cross-team communication
Gap: Siloed execution despite collaborative intent

Example Signal 2

Survey: "We value data-driven decisions"
Behavior: Reports consistently go unread
Gap: Aspiration without behavioral change

Example Signal 3

Survey: "Proficient with new tools"
Behavior: Shallow engagement, feature avoidance
Gap: Training needed, not just access

Why This Matters

The Problem

Organizations invest millions in transformation initiatives based on sentiment surveys that report high engagement, collaboration, and innovation scores. Yet adoption fails, silos persist, and AI investments amplify dysfunction instead of solving it.

Why? Surveys measure belief, not behavior. People say what they think is expected, what they aspire to be, or what they hope is true. Actual behavior—revealed through communication patterns—tells a different story.

The Solution

Cross-sensor analysis reveals the belief-action gap at scale. This isn't about catching people in lies—it's about understanding where organizational systems, incentives, or habits prevent good intentions from becoming reality.

Result: Target interventions where they matter. Fix broken workflows before investing in AI. Train where gaps exist, not everywhere. Measure progress through behavior change, not just sentiment improvement.

Additional Use Cases (With Design Partners)

Project Collaboration Sensor

Analyze project management tool usage vs. stated project health to detect early warning signals of delivery risk.

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Knowledge Sharing Sensor

Compare documentation usage patterns with training completion to identify knowledge gaps and information silos.

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Leadership Signal Sensor

Measure executive communication patterns vs. engagement scores to detect leadership-workforce alignment gaps.

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