Spiral Dynamics in Action

About the Authors

Don Beck

Don Edward Beck, PhD is a prototype for activists in the new millennium. His dedication to service and discovery has seen him become profoundly involved in global ventures that continue to grow in scope and gather momentum. In 1981, having taught for 20 years and been listed as “Outstanding Educator in America,” Dr Beck then chose to actively serve in the South African transformation process. Between 1981 and 2002 he made 63 trips to South Africa (SA), working behind the scenes with political, business and religious leaders, and the general public in the transition from Apartheid to democracy. His visited SA again for the 64th time in 2013. He was honored in 1996 by a Joint Resolution of the Texas House and Senate. In addition to serving alongside Nelson Mandela on the creation of deep reconciliation strategies in post-Apartheid South Africa, Dr Beck has consulted with Tony Blair and his Policy Unit in search for new ways to implement “Third Way” initiatives in the UK and abroad, and with Bill Clinton in discussing racial issues in USA. He has also worked with the Singapore and Mexican governments.

While much of Beck's work is in the field of large-scale systems change, he has also been active for 30 years in working with corporate leaders, public institutions, educational enterprises and not-for-profit agencies on transformation. He is unique in ...