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The Theory of emergent, cyclical, levels of Existence by Clare Graves (also: Theory of Levels of Human Existence) was coined after his death (1986) "Spiral Dynamics" by his students Don Beck and Chris Cowan in their book Spiral Dynamics... Book: "Spiral Dynamics: Mastering Values, Leadership, and Change (1996) What is Spiral Dynamics? DefinitionA brief summary of his theory is given by Graves himself: The psychology of the mature human being is an unfolding, emergent, oscillating,
spiraling process marked by progressive subordination of older, lower-order
behavior systems to newer, higher-order systems as man's existential problems
change. And more comprehensively: At each stage of human existence the adult man is off on his quest of his holy grail, the way of life he seeks by which to live. At his first level he is on a quest for automatic physiological satisfaction [AN Beige]. At the second level he seeks a safe mode of living [BO Purple], and this is followed, in turn, by a search heroic status, for power and glory [CP Red], by a search for ultimate peace [DQ Blue], a search for material pleasure [ER Orange], a search for affectionate relations [FS Green], a search for respect of self [GT Yellow], and a search for peace in an incomprehensible world [HU Turquoise]. And, when he discovers that he will not find that peace, he will be off on his ninth level quest. While he sets off on each quest, he believes he will find the answer to his existence. Yet, much to his surprise and much to his dismay, he finds at every stage that the solution to existence is not the solution he has come to find. Every stage he reaches leaves him disconcerted and perplexed. It is simply that while he solves one set of human problems he finds a new set in their place. The quest he discovered, is never ending. Origin of Spiral Dynamics. HistoryAn early article by Graves was: "An Emergent Theory of Ethical Behavior Based upon an Epigenetic Model" (1959). His theory became more widely known after publication in the Harvard Business Review, in an article called: "Deterioration of Work Standards" (HBR September / October 1966). Five key points of Spiral Dynamics
The colors in Spiral Dynamics modelClare Graves didn't use colors. Instead, Graves generally relied on his original pairs of letters, as well as numbers and names on occasion. The color scheme was applied to Dr. Graves's levels of existence in the 1970s by Chris Cowan for making title slides for use in teaching the theory. The color code was created as a design element for training materials and became a common language when included as part of the publication of the Spiral Dynamics book by Beck and Cowan in 1996. While there was a metaphor behind it, there was certainly no metaphysical significance intended, nor was it derived from chakras or anything else. The color code has taken on a life of its own. Sometimes to the detriment of the model, since it makes discussion of the transition stadia almost impossible. Is Spiral Dynamics a typology?The theory of Graves is of an emergent process, not a set of categories or boxes for people, nor a series of essential developmental stages. These are systems within the person or group, not kinds of persons or groups. In theory, the potential for all of these systems lies within everyone with a normal brain, and that's the vast majority of people. However, all the systems aren't awakened because the theory is a process of interaction between the neurobiology of the person (or group) with existential problems and conditions in the external milieu. Don't ask: How do you deal with this kind of person? Instead, seek to understand how to manage the form of thinking and behavior as it is being exhibited by the person, regarding a particular thing, at this time, under these conditions. Therefore ask: How do I manage the ER Orange in this person?
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Principles underlying Spiral Dynamics
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