OK modes model

Prepared By Manu Melwin JoyResearch Scholar

School of Management StudiesCUSAT, Kerala, India.Phone – 9744551114

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Content

• Introduction.

• Central Circle Element.

• Mindful process.

• Effective modes.

• Ineffective modes.

Introduction

• The Transactional Analysis

OK Modes Model has been

developed by leading TA

practitioners and thinkers

Mountain Associates (Anita

Mountain and Chris

Davidson).

Introduction

• This model shows how we communicate or behave with others. It consists of ten Modes with a central Mindful Process.

• When we come from the green Modes we invite a positive response, and when we communicate from a red Mode, we invite a response from one of the red Modes.

Central Circle Element

• The central circle element, upon which the full model is built, is in itself a representation of effective communication.

• When we are in the one of the four effective Modes shown around the circle we are responsive to the present situation.

OK modes model

• Generally when something is said from an effective Mode the response from the other person is also likely to be from an effective Mode.

• Equally, where a communication comes from an ineffective Mode, the invitation is for the other person to respond from one of the ineffective Modes.

OK modes model

Effective Modes Ineffective Modes

Structuring Criticizing

Inconsistent

Supporting Interfering

Co-creating Over-adapted

Oppositional

Playful Reckless

Mindful Process

• Not a Mode, this is a requirement or condition enabling effective Modes to be accessed/used.

• When we are operating mindfully, we communicate 'OK to OK' messages.

• We operate appropriately in the here-and-now and have access to the positive aspects of the care and structure we have received in the past and the experiences we had in childhood.

Effective Modes• Structuring Mode - This is the

boundary setting Mode, offering constructive criticism. In this Mode we are caring whilst firm.

• Supporting Mode - When in this Mode we are affirming and considerate.

• Co-creating Mode - From this Mode we develop ways to help us live and work with others.

• Playful Mode - This is the creative, fun loving, curious and energetic Mode. We can confront people playfully as a way of dealing with a difficult situation.

Ineffective Modes• Criticizing Mode - communicates a

"You're not OK" message. When in this Mode you will believe that others cannot do things as well as you can, or perhaps only certain chosen people can.

• Inconsistent Mode - As a leader we might be inconsistent in our style - changing our behavior in unpredictable and apparently random ways. This is not helpful for followers (or leaders).

• Interfering Mode - communicates a "You're not OK" message. When in this Mode the person will often do things for others which they are capable of doing for themselves. People who find it difficult to delegate might

Ineffective Modes• Over-adapted Mode - This expresses an "I'm

not OK" or "I'm not OK and You're Not OK" message. When in this Mode we over-adapt to others and tend to experience such emotions as depression or unrealistic fear and anxiety.

• Oppositional Mode - Even when opposing others, we are not actually free to think for ourselves as we are reacting to them in the belief that we need to 'resist' them.

• Reckless Mode - In this Mode we run wild with no boundaries. Here we express a "You're not OK" message. At work we tend not to take responsibility for our actions and are unlikely to progress as we need a great deal of management in order to focus our energy and keep boundaries.

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