A primer in
Spiral Dynamics & Integral Theory
Unlocking the Code of Change
Spiral Dynamics is a systems view or framework for describing
8 levels of consciousness individuals hold as they evolve and mature as
adults. Learning these basic mindsets allows us to recognize,
understand, and even predict certain types of behavior in the
workplace, our communities, and the world at large. With this
understanding holds the promise of moving beyond our own mental
filters, judgments and biases to understand others' personal values,
prevalent world views, and therefore the messages specific individuals
are likely to resonate with or reject, and the kind of actions they are
likely to take.
Spiral Dynamics has been credited as a key element in a growing
number of successful business and international government
interventions, including the extraordinary transition of South Africa
from apartheid. For many, it has the power to change forever the way
you see people, culture, science and society. It is invaluable not only
for better understanding others, but in effectively communicating and
influencing them in a way that they can relate to and respond to
effectively.
Integral Theory is an inclusive model developed by Ken Wilber
which suggests that there are four aspects in any situation that are
both true and relevant. Mapped to quadrants, they are the Exterior
(tangible facts), and the Interior (intangible beliefs and feelings)
for both Individuals and the Collective Group. Ken Wilber has adopted
and promotes Spiral Dynamics to describe the interior aspects of the
individual in the Integral Theory model.
The implications of this view to personal and organizational change
are clear and stunning: If we ignore quadrants we only address a
portion of the situation. Many change efforts fail precisely because
they are only one dimensional in nature. Far too many of the most
contentious issues we face are argued by "experts" in a single quadrant
seeking to describe the whole.
In taking a more complete or integral approach, practitioners honor
the truth in all of the quadrants and can work together to develop
practical, workable solutions.
Integral Theory and Spiral Dynamics, taken together give us a
powerful blue print for making sense of the complexities of our age and
a methodology to work together to develop and promote solutions. It
enables a common framework in which diverse peoples can discuss and
design change that really works. It makes it possible for us to share a
much more robust explanation of the past, new understandings of the
present and perhaps most importantly, a more compelling vision of the
future. Bring your toughest challenges to this session we'll use
the integral lens to allow you to see your challenge with different
eyes and help you identify the new actions that can be taken to
manifest the outcomes you really want.
Who Should Attend
- Business Leaders who wish to better understand and affect their
employee's and customer's behaviors with its implications in marketing,
managerial style, etc.
- Board Members working to make their organizations more effective and accountable in accomplishing their missions.
- Non Profit Leaders and Social Planners or who would like to
better understand their board members, the organization, and the
constituencies they serve.
- Change Agents who wish to design interventions that achieve long term positive outcomes.
- Thinking people who simply wish to make better sense of
themselves, human nature, life's issues and make a positive difference
in their spheres of influence. (with less judgment and conflict!)
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