Competing Values Competing Values FrameworkFramework
WHY SHOULD WE CARE ABOUT WHY SHOULD WE CARE ABOUT THE COMPETING VALUES THE COMPETING VALUES
FRAMEWORK?FRAMEWORK?• We all hold models of how the world We all hold models of how the world
worksworks• These models drive our behaviorThese models drive our behavior• We tend to overuse our preferred models We tend to overuse our preferred models • The most effective teams/leaders use all The most effective teams/leaders use all
models at different timesmodels at different times• Understanding different models allows us Understanding different models allows us
to more effectively “see” what is needed to more effectively “see” what is needed in the organization/teamin the organization/team
• We become more effectiveWe become more effective
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Rational Goal Model• Director• Producer
Examples?• Of a leader• Of your own behavior
Too Much = Exhaustion
Rational Goal Model• Director• Producer
What might this look like in your group?How could you achieve better balance?
Human Relations Model• Mentor• Facilitator
Examples?• Of a leader• Of your own behavior
Human Relations Model• Mentor• Facilitator
Too Much = Country ClubWhat might this look like in your group?How could you achieve better balance?
Open Systems Model• Innovator• Broker
Examples?• Of a leader• Of your own behavior
Open Systems Model• Innovator• Broker
Too Much = Excess Risk and Opportunistic/Unethical behavior
What might this look like in your group?How could you achieve better balance?
Internal Process Model• Monitor• Coordinator
Examples?• Of a leader• Of your own behavior
Internal Process Model• Monitor• Coordinator
Too Much = Inflexibility and Resistance to Change
What might this look like in your group?How could you achieve better balance?
The ability to use multiple The ability to use multiple competencies depending competencies depending on the situation is called?on the situation is called?
Behavioral Complexity