1. The Power of Archetypes in Organizational Change Patricia Day Williams, M.D. www.patriciadaywilliams.com*

2. What Archetype: a universal psychological pattern that shapes character and behavior, usually unconsciously. (Jung) A lens for making meaning of experience. A potential source of energy.

3. Why 1.Understand process of change. 2.Diagnose challenges that arise. 3.Influence the system.

4. The Hero’s Journey A metaphor for the process of transformation Carol Pearson: Awakening the Heroes Within 3 phases: Preparation, Journey, Return 4 archetypes in each phase (total 12) Balanced pairs

5. The Preparation Innocent / OrphanTrust, security Warrior / CaregiverResponsibility

6. The Journey Seeker / LoverIdentity Destroyer / CreatorAuthenticity

7. The Return Ruler / MagicianPower Sage / FoolWisdom

8. Experience of Archetypes Which one(s) do you most identify with? Which one(s) do you least identify with?

9. The 12 Archetypes Innocent / Orphan Warrior / Caregiver Seeker / Lover Destroyer / Creator Ruler / Magician Sage / Fool

10. Impact of Archetypes in Systems POSITIVE: Effective leadership, tasks accomplished, positive change NEGATIVE: Polarization, scape-goating, negative change or stuck

11. Harnessing the Energy Identify the archetypal force(s) at work. Separate the archetype from any individual or subgroup. Raise awareness of imbalances. Create processes for balancing.

12. Example #1 Family Medicine Residency Program – Rapid growth >> chaos, overload, lack of cohesion – Unrealistic expectations for 1-day retreat (teaching, different roles, gender, future direction)

13. The 12 Archetypes Innocent / Orphan Warrior / Caregiver Seeker / Lover Destroyer / Creator Ruler / Magician Sage / Fool

14. Archetype Imbalances Innocent / Orphan Warrior / Caregiver SEEKER / Lover Destroyer / CREATOR Ruler / Magician Sage / Fool

15. Actions Flag archetypal imbalances Focus on key issues (Destroyer) Division of labor into task groups with realistic next steps (Destroyer, Lover)

16. Example #2 Senior Management Team – Mistrust – Lack of teamwork – Love/hate relationship with boss

17. The 12 Archetypes Innocent / Orphan Warrior / Caregiver Seeker / Lover Destroyer / Creator Ruler / Magician Sage / Fool

18. Archetype Imbalances Innocent / Orphan WARRIOR/ Caregiver Seeker / Lover Destroyer / Creator RULER/ Magician Sage / Fool

19. Actions Flag archetypal imbalances Build trust (Caregiver) Teach teamwork skills (Warrior/Caregiver) Coach CEO in feedback (Magician)

20. Example #3 Community Health Center – Confusion about vision – Stuck in discussions – “Outlier” on Leadership Team

21. The 12 Archetypes Innocent / Orphan Warrior / Caregiver Seeker / Lover Destroyer / Creator Ruler / Magician Sage / Fool

22. Archetype Imbalances Innocent / Orphan Warrior / CAREGIVER Seeker / Lover Destroyer / Creator Ruler / MAGICIAN Sage / Fool

23. Actions Flag archetypal imbalance Build conflict management skills (Warrior) Teach group decision-making model (Warrior/Caregiver, Ruler)

24. Conclusion Archetypes are a source of energy in the human psyche. Each has gifts and, when overused, pitfalls. The lens of archetypes can guide successful interventions to promote positive change.

25. Resources Carol Pearson, Awakening the Heroes Within Monica Kostera, Organizations and Archetypes E. A. Bennet, What Jung Really Said Pearson-Marr Archetype Indicator (capt.org) Organizational and Team Culture Indicator (capt.org)