24/09/2024
Where in The stage are you now?
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Stages of Change by(Spiral Dynamics by Beck and Cowan)
1. Introduction
In the course of their book spiral Dynamics, Beck and Cowan begin with a `spiral overview' before introducing us to the intricacies of Spiral Dynamics. Within it they set the context for the different managerial minds arising out of different times, introduce us to the so-called `MEME (values-attracting meta-Memory-meme) systems that underlie such different managerial eras, and outline the diverse structural attributes of the Spiral mind.
What biochemical genes are to cellular DNA, "MEMEs" are to our psycho- social and organizational `DNA.'
As clearly stated on the spiral Dynamics, there are five critical landmarks which mark the Sequence of Change. Just as you probably have a mixture of "MEMEs within, you are also likely to be at different points along the way in different aspects of your work and life. and the stages of Change are;
ALPHA, phase (1), is a state where individual, organization or societal "MEMEs are in a healthy dynamic tension with surrounding Life Conditions. With Phase (2), BETA, doubts arise as a person enters a new phase of his or her life or a company loses key personnel and market share. As we leave ALPHA for BETA we first try `more of the same,' refocusing our efforts with a view to working harder and smarter. Frequently that accelerates movement into even deeper BETA. If things get bad enough we move from anxious BETA, phase 2, through degrees of turbulence toward chaotic GAMMA, phase (3). We may find a `Reform Option' escape route and bypass the trauma. If not, things become terrible but there is seemingly no place left to go. This is the GAMMA Trap! Phase (4) heralds escape from the trap with a DELTA surge toward a new system. This vibrant phase, however is also full of dangers. Getting rid of what you do not like does not mean you have captured what you do want. It is phase (5), the new ALPHA, which brings about the consolidation of the ideas and insights from BETA and GAMMA through DELTA. For a while, things are again in balance, congruent, and `all is right with the world.' But, this cycle will be started over again.
So, in which Change step are you in now?