evolution of values

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An Introduction

By Kathryn Alexander, MA Art of Leadership – Impact!

Evolution of Values

+Refreshing Our Systems Thinking

!  All systems are wholes

!  All the parts of a system are: interconnected, have an impact, and fit

!  The parts are NOT interchangeable

!  Systems exhibit non-linear cause and effect

!  All living systems have a purpose (why)

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These are real systems

The ‘whys’ are: Protection Effectiveness Sustainability

There are Three

Systems of Values


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What

HOW

Why

Each System is a ‘Why’

Values determine the ‘How’

IF the ‘What’ is congruent, then the organization is aligned

The Vision speaks to the benefit to the world of achieving the mission (the what) well.

It states the change we want to see!


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Remember the Systems Dynamics 1-5 = Protective Values 6-10 = Effective Values 11-5 = Sustainable Values

The Quiz


+The Circle of Caring has Evolved Each circle uses these value systems The ‘Why’ makes all the difference about how big the circle can expand

The Earth

Humanity

Self/Tribe


+Protective Value Set™

!  Key Value is Loyalty

!  Government, military, religion, culture is command and control

!  Research !  Loyalty Pledge:

!  Taken = 20% didn’t cheat !  Not Taken = 44% did !  Stated Loyal = 23% didn’t

!  Not statement = 55% did !  Winning = 66% did cheat,

42% didn’t

!  Notice this set is Human centered

!  Shun Trading

!  Exert Prowess

!  Obedience & discipline

!  Adhere to tradition

!  Be Loyal

!  Take vengeance

!  Deceive for the task

!  Make rich use of leisure

!  Be ostentatious

!  Dispense largesse

!  Be exclusive

!  Show fortitude

!  Be fatalistic

!  Treasure honor

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+Effective Value Set™

!  Central value is honesty

!  Stems from trading, business, culture is collaborative

!  Notice that this set is Human centered

!  Shun force

!  Come to voluntary agreement

!  Be honest

!  Collaborate

!  Compete

!  Respect contracts

!  Use initiative & enterprise

!  Be open to inventiveness & novelty

!  Be effective

!  Promote comfort & convenience

!  Dissent for the task

!  Invest for productivity

!  Be industrious

!  Be thrifty

!  Be optimistic


+Human Centered Ethics

!  Assume humans are the most important !  Relationship is key

!  Assume that humans are separate from everything else

!  Assume that humans are ‘special’ and therefore different

!  Assume if humans can ‘get it together’ them everything else will follow


+Sustainable Value Set®

!  Two central values

!  All actions create the conditions that support Life

!  Maintain the integrity of the whole

!  Based on an understanding of nature

!  Notice this set is not Human centric

!  Integrity of the whole

!  All actions create the conditions that support Life

!  Right relationship

!  Humans are intrinsic to the web of Life

!  Precautionary principle

!  Dynamic stability

!  Interdependency

!  Optimization

!  Self-organization

!  Diversity

!  Reciprocity

!  Empowerment

!  Co-creation

!  Ecologies

!  Zero waste

!  Curiosity & experimentation


+The Sustainable Values Set®

!  The first value: All actions create the conditions that support Life, !  Ensures life continues

!  Ensures we care for and support the joy of life (Life) in ourselves and others

!  Is a spiritual affirmation and it brings the spiritual into physical reality

!  Connects us to the larger whole – Earth and all her inhabitants

!  Enables us to appreciate and support the essence of each person

!  Engenders a sensitivity to the thrill of living

!  Supports every opportunity to allow all life forms to fulfill their purpose


+Ethics, Values, Vision

!  Your vision

!  Your home life

!  Your interactions with non-human life

!  Your relationships with friends, family, co-workers, etc.

!  Your relationship with yourself?

Now that you know this, what is the impact on:


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