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