# Brackets

1. A notation used during the [accumulation step](accumulate) of the [8-step decision-making process](8-step-decision-making-process) to indicate there is disagreement over the validity of an item being offered for accumulation.
2. Also, a notation used when creating an organizational structure in [Phase V](phase-v) of the Adizes Program for Organizational Transformation. Brackets signify that the role in brackets is the job of the person directly above that role in the organizational structure.
