Competing Values Framework

WHY SHOULD WE CARE ABOUT THE COMPETING VALUES FRAMEWORK? We all hold models of how the world works These models drive our behavior We tend to overuse our preferred models The most effective teams/leaders use all models at different times Understanding different models allows us to more effectively “see” what is needed in the organization/team We become more effective

W olff’s W ord of the W eek BALANCE

Rational Goal Model Examples? Director Producer Of a leader Of your own behavior

What might this look like in your group? Rational Goal Model Director Producer Too Much = Exhaustion What might this look like in your group? How could you achieve better balance?

Human Relations Model Examples? Mentor Facilitator Of a leader Of your own behavior

What might this look like in your group? Human Relations Model Mentor Facilitator Too Much = Country Club What might this look like in your group? How could you achieve better balance?

Open Systems Model Examples? Innovator Broker Of a leader Of your own behavior

Too Much = Excess Risk and Opportunistic/Unethical 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?

Behavioral Complexity The ability to use multiple competencies depending on the situation is called? Behavioral Complexity