274The Complete Guide to Systems Thinking and Learning
Tool #45The Rollercoaster of Self-Change
Application of Natural Cycles of Change;
and the Seven Levels of Living Systems
A. Self-Change
“Self-change” is the first key level of living systems we need to focus on, professionally and
organizationally. Using the rollercoaster for self-change, our ride looks like this.
Uses
Today
#1
Shock
#2
Depression
“Hang in there”
#3
Hope
Future
Vision
#4
Building
• Self-Change
1. Understanding
People/
Change
(Death and
Dying)
Shock/DenialDepression/
Anger/Blame
Maximum
Immobilization
Hope/Acknowledge
/Readjust
(Acceptance)
Rebuilding/
Constructive
Work
2. Employee
Actions
Don’t Overrea ...
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