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The Call to 2nd Order Leadership: Insights from Gravesian Theory/Spiral Dynamics 

One of the many powerful insights contained in the Gravesian Theory is the concept of Tier 1 and Tier 2 value systems. Tier 1 value systems focus on self-survival and on solving one's life 'problems'. In contrast, Tier 2 value systems focus on systemic, long-term survival of humankind as a whole. Both Tiers are important and need to be integrated into any approach for 2nd Order change.

In this excerpt from a recent dialogue with Marvin Oka and Graeme Brooks, they discuss how Gravesian Theory (commercially marketed as Spiral Dynamics) can provide a meta map for 2nd Order leaders and change agents.

A special 10-week online pilot program on the applications of Gravesian Theory for 2nd Order Change Agents and Leaders starts on January 28, 2021. 

Places are strictly limited for this once-only, live online pilot programme. Register your interest now. Registrations close once the program is full. 

How Critical Thinking Can Lead to Generative Change

When integrated with the Generative Learning methodology, Critical Thinking becomes far more than a set of intellectual skills and methods.  A Generative Learning approach to Critical Thinking develops your levels of self-awareness and meta cognition in relation to your narratives, stories and quality of thinking.

In this short clip, hear Dr. Peter Thompson discuss the importance of meta-cognition for Generative Critical Thinking.

The Generative Critical Thinking program for 2nd Order change agents and leaders is coming soon. Watch your inbox for the launch announcements.

The Gravesian 4 Directions of Change

Gravesian Theory gives you a powerful meta-language and meta map to work with the human dynamics of 2nd order change. One of the many sets of insightful distinctions from Gravesian Theory is the concept of 'directions of change'. 

In this excerpt from Marvin Oka's Generative Inner Work webinar series on 'Navigating Change', he provides an overview of the Gravesian 4 Directions of Change in the context of Generative Inner Work for personal transformation.

A special 10-week online pilot program on the applications of Gravesian Theory for 2nd Order Change Agents and Leaders starts on January 28, 2021. 

Places are strictly limited for this once-only, live online pilot programme. Register your interest now. Registrations close once the program is full. 

The next Neuro-Behavioural Modellers online meetup is scheduled for January 31, 2021.

4:00 - 6:00 pm

Topic: 2nd Order Applications of Neuro-Behavioural Modelling, NLP and Gravesian Theory to working with Young People at Risk

Special Guest: Graeme Brooks

Learn how Graeme Brooks (along with his partner Nell Jeandet) achieved their outstanding and highly recognised transformational results with young people at risk during their many years operating Optimal Learning. Their streetwise applications of Gravesian Theory with behavioural change technologies were and are truly groundbreaking with many lessons applicable to all forms of social and organisational change. Be sure to put this date into your diary!

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