Leslie Eveland 5 Dynamics

Program for the Future Conference A Summit and Workshop on Collective Intelligence December 8-9, 2008

A powerful assessment that identifies individual differences in how people prefer to learn, create and collaborate

Collective Intelligence

Developing collective Intelligence requires that people understand and use their differences synergistically

Focuses on process differences rather than on personality differences. The assessment is based on the fundamental process that underlies everything we do. Preferred Process

This fundamental process underlies everything we do 1. Every endeavour starts with an awareness , an idea or perception 3. To continue moving forward you analyze the energized idea and develop your plan 4 . To conclude the endeavour you move into action and complete the plan with energy and awareness . 2. To move forward you generate and focus energy on the idea or awareness

5. At the end of the process you can:

Assess your external success in achieving desired results

And assess your internal satisfaction with the process

Preferred Process

5 Dynamics measures how a person’s energy changes as they move through their preferred process Preferred Process

The 5 Dynamics Energy Map shows how energized a person is in each phase of their preferred process S T R E s S This mode is avoided. Performance in this mode is erratic and tense EXTREME This mode is easiest. It is used primarily and almost exclusively, to the point of overflow EFFORTLESS This mode is easy and enjoyable to use - it flows DELIBERATE This mode is used as needed to adapt to a situation - it is less flowing and easy Energy Intensities Depicted by Shape

5 Dynamics measures energy focus and preferred process - not competence, experience or IQ

The 1 st Dynamic: Explore

The power to connect the seemingly unconnected

Seeing the big picture

Creating visions and new ideas

Solving problems by thinking “out of the box”

Seeing future implications in every action

Being aware of feelings and undercurrents

The 2 nd Dynamic: Excite

Experiencing and generating excitement

Connecting with people

Sharing ideas and feelings

Entertaining and attracting attention

Getting “the word” out

Communicating by any means

The 3 rd Dynamic: Examine

Analyzing, investigating, looking at all information

Basing decisions on data and logic

Planning and preparing

Organizing and developing structure and systems

Creating timelines, schedules and deadlines

Exposing flaws and correcting mistakes

The 4 th Dynamic: Execute

Action-oriented

Achieving results

Focusing to get the job done

Accomplishing no matter what is in the way

Quick to respond

Driving self and others

The 5 th Dynamic: Evaluate 5 Dynamics does not measure the 5 th Dynamic because it is not a distinct energetic process Evaluation is done by using the first four Dynamics

Evaluating Success and Satisfaction How Successful and Satisfied am I overall? . Most people evaluate their success and satisfaction at the end of any task by using their preferred Dynamics, which are probably the same Dynamics that drove their actions. “ We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.” Albert Einstein

The Power of The 5 th Dynamic

1 st Dynamic Focuses on how creative you were, and assesses how well you grasped the big picture and envisioned possibilities

2 nd Dynamic Focuses on your relationships with others and assesses how well you engaged and energized them

3 rd Dynamic Focuses on the quality of your data, reasoning and planning

4 th Dynamic Focuses on how effectively and efficiently you met your goals

5 th Dynamic

Focuses on your overall success and satisfaction

5 th Dynamic EVALUATION uses all of the Dynamics to assess success and satisfaction.

Helps people align their energies to move through process together so that they can work synergistically

1 st Explore:

See the same big picture

Develop a shared vision

of the future

3 rd Examine:

See the same facts

Develop coordinated

plans

5 th Evaluate

Assess your success achieving desired results

Assess your satisfaction with the process

Dynamics helps people align their energies to create collective intelligence & synergy

2 nd Excite:

Connect, Engage and

Build Trust

4 th Execute:

Take action

Achieve results

Hold one another

accountable

Understanding Dynamics Enhances Team Performance EXPLORE EXECUTE EXCITE EXAMINE EXPLORE EXECUTE EXCITE EXAMINE EXPLORE EXECUTE EXCITE EXAMINE

5 Dynamics provides a process framework for collaboration

5 Dynamics of Meeting Management Explore Excite Examine Execute

Why are we here?

What is our purpose?

What results do we want from this meeting?

Who are we?

What are our roles in this meeting?

- leader

- facilitator

- participant

How can we make this fun / engaging?

What process should we follow?

What is our agenda?

Lets get started!

Let’s stay on track

Let’s achieve our results

Evaluate

How successful were we in achieving our purpose and results?

How satisfied were we with the process?

What would we do differently in the future?

5 Dynamics of Project Management Explore Excite Examine Execute

Identify the project opportunity

Create a unifying vision of the end result

Engage & energize people

Clarify roles pf sponsors, decision makers and project team members

Communicate!!!

Secure sponsorship and support at all levels

Develop the plan

Identify resource requirements

Evaluate options

Assess risks

Identify contingencies

Measure progress

Take action to move forward

Implement the plan

Keep the focus on results

Demand action and accountability

Evaluate Assess your Success and Satisfaction

Phase 3 Examine Analyze and Plan Current State Where are we now? Desired State Where do we want to be? How do we get there? Phase 4 Execute Phase 5 Evaluate EVALUATE ALTERNATIVE(S) Phase 1 Explore Identify the Opportunity Phase 2 Excite Engage Key Stakeholders Each phase requires attention to all 5 dynamics Dynamics of Project Management