The Values Pendulum understanding the never ending quest of human existence ...bodies in motion, will stay in motion...bodies at rest, will stay at rest...unless acted on by an outside force...
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The Values Pendulum
understanding the never ending quest of human existence
...bodies in motion, will stay in motion...bodies at rest, will stay at rest...unless acted on by an outside force...
the values pendulum
Our life conditions are the inertia that causes the pendulum to swing
As the pendulum swings to the next level we switch on the neurology required to overcome, deal with, or make sense of the life conditions
presented
the values pendulum
ModelThe Values Pendulum
“Side View”
1: survival
2: connection
4: stability
6: community
3: power
5: independence
7: universalit
y
“1”“How can I change the environment to suit me”
“We”“How can I change me to suit the environment”
the survival bob“automatic thinking”
Life Conditions
State of nature and biological urges and drives. Physical senses
dictate the state of being
Characteristic Thinking
Instinctive as natural instincts and reflexes direct
Automatic existence
Key Characteristics
Driven by basic needs of hunger, thirst and reproduction
Individuals in third world countries may still be partially centralised in this level as it is uncertain for them where and when there next meal may be
In second and first world countries, individual are faced with these basic survival needs i.e. its lunchtime I’m hungry, however, they do so with the knowledge that food is readily accessible
In our world currently people may be challenged with survival needs from one of four contexts:- Physically- Mentally- Emotionally- Spiritually
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SurvivalHomeostasis physically, mentally,
emotionally and spirituallyReproduction
Satisfy instinctive urges
the survival bob“automatic thinking”
Transition to Next Level
The transition to the next level occurs when the person develops a set of conditioned reflexes required to escape harm from various dangers. Eventually
this way of living produces safety and security problems. These problems activate the next level of thinking attuned to sending, processing and acting upon
conditions that threaten satisfaction of the non-imperative physiological needs.
“I’ve had enough of doing it alone – there’s strength in being connected”
Awareness of distinct self and awakening of cause and effect
Concerns with threats/fears and that survival requires group effort
Sense of blood ties and kinship
Thoughts of spirit realm and history
Collaboration turns onthe connection bob
the connection bob“traditionalistic thinking”
Life Conditions
Threatening and full of mysterious powers and spirit beings which
must be placated and appeased
Characteristic Thinking
Traditionalistic and according to tradition and ritual ways of group be that family, friends, community, or
work;
Key Characteristics
Curious about causes and forces in nature and reliance on ancestral / elders wisdom There’s a force greater than me and is superstitious Right or wrong decided by what ancestors thought / tradition Seeks social stability and learns from cause and effect Explains existence in a dichotomous way e.g. taboo, good/bad, superstition Dim awareness of self Task of daily life is to continue what has enabled the tribe, and therefore self, to be Attribute life force to things e.g. the rock is alive Live by custom and tradition Identity is attached to customs Rites of passage and rituals are present Reciprocity rules where coordination and facilitation is present not dictation
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Placate spirit realmHonour ancestors
Protection from harmFamily bonds
Transition to Next Level
Transition to the next level occurs when a person sees their existence as an individual, separate and distinct from others, including their tribe. Now, a
perception switches on that other people, animals or spirits will fight back bringing the need for survival to the fore, with the objective now focused on building a way
of being that will foster individual survival.
“Tired of adhering to the way of the tribe, I’m sure I can do better, maybe I can do it myself”
Emergence of dominant ego
Dares to confront adversaries for control
Spirit world and ancestors lose awe and respect
Reciprocity gives way to raw, rugged, individuality
Exploitation yields desired outcomes
Desire to test limits
the power bob
the connection bob“traditionalistic thinking”
the power bob“egocentric thinking”
Life Conditions
Like a jungle where the tough and strong prevail; the weak serve. Nature is an adversary to be
conquered
Characteristic Thinking
Egocentric: asserting self for dominance, conquest and power.
Exploitive of others to suit own needs
Key Characteristics
Fully distinct self People are for me or against me Impulsive, guiltless and self-interest driven – “I’m somebody” Immediate outcomes and gratification Good idea because it suits me, spontaneous, cunning and unrestrained Loyal to me Fear of shame or being put down Not fearful of death or punishment, little recognition of consequences of actions Have pity without empathy Extreme emotions Talks straight Every man for themselves Nothing personal; you just got in my way
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Power / actionAsserting self to dominate others
ControlSensory pleasure
the power bob“egocentric thinking”
Transition to Next Level
As this person moves to the next level, the individual seeks to develop a way of life based on the conviction that there must be a reason for it all. This search leads to
the belief that the have and have not condition is part of a directed design, a design of a higher authority. The person now seeks salvation, a way of life that
removes the pain of both the have and have nots.
“There’s some new young bucks coming along and they might beat me so I had better impose some rules and get some legitimacy to my power so I’ll make myself
sheriff”
Deferred gratification and learning through punishment switches on Beings to bind impulses and acknowledges they have rights Awareness of other possibilities for being stronger and tougher Extended time line and sense of delayed future Recognition of mortality and eternity Quest for meaning and purpose in abstractions Guilt emerges along with consequential thinking
the stability bob
the stability bob“absolutistic thinking”
Life Conditions
Controlled by a higher power that punishes evil and eventually
rewards good works and righteous living
Characteristic Thinking
Absolutistic: obediently as higher authority and rules direct; Black and
White; Conforming; Guilt
Key Characteristics
Consequential, obedient – code of conduct Feels guilt Linear sequence and order Conform to external standards, rules and norms Obedience to rightful higher authority with punishment / reward coming later“ Know your Place” Must / must not; Black / white; Right / wrong Risk averse Loyalty to company Any form of “ISM e.g. nationalism, hinduism, communism and so on Repetitive Certainty Religion and politics (one belief source)
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Stability and orderObedience to earn reward laterMeaning, purpose and certainty
the stability bob“absolutistic thinking”
Transition to Next Level
When a person starts questioning the price they have to pay this sparks the next level of thinking. Why can’t pleasure be achieved whilst alive? A person will now
move to the next level of thinking knowing that their security problems are solved, as they start their quest for their goal on how to live a life that offers pleasure in the
here and now.
“Wait for what? Forget it I want to get my rewards now, enough of the sacrifice and the duty – I don’t want to wait that long”
Belief in change and ability to effect it and create a better reality. Starts to challenge higher authority, first gently then harshly Seeks best way among options and finds absolutes too rigidifying as risk tolerance increases Focus on self-expression, not denial or sacrifice and aspires to improve life here-and-now Self designated authority, asserts self and is curiousabout independence and autonomy Overcome authority and error with a desire for theFreedom to do it my way
the independence bob
the independence bob“multiplistic thinking”
Life Conditions
Full of resources to develop and opportunities to make things better
and bring prosperity
Characteristic Thinking
Multiplistic: pragmatically to achieve results and get ahead; Test options;
Manoeuvre
Key Characteristics
Scales instead of poles
Strategic, competitive and comparative
Measured and quantified
Risk taking / risk tolerant
Believe in own competence and ability to make things happen
Multiple options
Wealth of knowledge
Dominate earth
I determine what’s right or wrong
Get ahead
Goal oriented
Sarcasm and cynicism
I own this knowledge (Intellectual Property)
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Opportunity and successCompeting to achieve results
InfluenceAutonomy
the independence bob“multiplistic thinking”
Transition to Next Level
Once satisfied with their own material existence, a spiritual void forms. Whilst the person is able to master the objective physical world, they struggle to function in a
subjective, humanistic world. They feel satisfied that they have obtained their version of a ‘good life’ through mastery of the physical universe, however, it has been achieved at a price – the price of not being liked by others for their use of
knowledge for their own gain. The person may be respected but may not be liked.
“Life’s kinda empty. Is this all there is?”
Achievements require collaboration and consensus and attention to others Need for acceptance, love and belonging and a need for affiliation increases Material goods do not bring peace of mind and there starts to be a concern with community and spiritual being Start to question how can I be more of service and how can I find peace of mind? Seek to understand self in a complex world and a realisation that I am part of a greater whole Resurgence of guilt as a collective feelingAwareness of equity, fairness and disparities the community bob
the community bob“relativistic thinking”
Life Conditions
The habitat wherein humanity can find love and purposes through
affiliation and sharing
Characteristic Thinking
Relativistic: respond to human needs; affiliative and situational; consensual
and fluid
Key Characteristics
Quest for experience
Live with earth
Right / wrong is relative to the situation
All get along
Ambiguity and uncertainty
No concrete belief set, worshipful of many
Relativistic and situational
Context awareness
Disdain for judgement and harming people
Search for peace of mind and harmony
Egalitarian – salute person not rank
Share the knowledge
Leaderless
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Harmony and loveJoining together for mutual growth
AwarenessBelonging
the community bob“relativistic thinking”
Transition to Next Level
With the focus now on the outer world the person begins to see the imbalance of life caused by their individualistically oriented, self-seeking objectives. As this
awareness increases, the shift to the next level of thinking occurs.
“Enough talk…I need to make things happen”
Being moves above having or doing or belonging, and becomes more self-observing Confronted by chaos in a world at risk and faces emotional and economic costs of caring Need to achieve tangible results for systems and a wider knowing subsumes feelingEnjoying now and being in the moment takes precedence over belonging, having and doing therefore it is stops and never happens again that’s ok Increasing freedom from fear and compulsiveness Desire to be flexible and fit in to a lot of places and situations Desire to live with less as awareness of scarcity increases
the universality bob
the universality bob“systemic thinking”
Life Conditions
A chaotic organism where change is the norm and uncertainty an
acceptable state of being where comfort is found in paradox
Characteristic Thinking
Systemic: functional, integrative and interdependent; existential and flexible;
questioning and accepting
Key Characteristics
Comfort in paradox, ambiguity and uncertainty
Freedom from compulsiveness
Freedom from irrational fear
Contextual and adaptive
Sees uses in many ways of thinking and being
Prefer being over having, doing and achieving
Easy fusion of material and spiritual
Accepts that “we just don’t know”
Gets tired of looping and will either take action or move on
Most functional approach
Contributive, critical of ideas not people
No need to impress or leave a mark
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IndependenceSelf worthKnowing
the values pendulum
Business ModelThe Values Pendulum
“Side View”
1: survival
2: culture
4: structure
6: collaboratio
n
3: players
5: innovation
7: utilisation
the values pendulum1. Where am I?
2. Where is my Avatar?
3. How should I position my business?
1. Where am I?
2. Where are my team?
3. Where is my business?
1. Where is my business?
2. Where is the industry?
3. What’s our trajectory?
- Language- Colours- Products & Services
The Values Pendulum
understanding the never ending quest of human existence
...bodies in motion, will stay in motion...bodies at rest, will stay at rest...unless acted on by an outside force...
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