The default future is what is likely to happen if nothing unexpected occurs and is rarely discussed but determines our actions. Tribes can have futures that are either inevitable and bleak based on core values or in a constant state of reinvention if they create new realities based on tribal leadership principles and laws of performance. Tribes range from stage 1 being apathetic victims to stage 5 being in a constant state of reinvention.

1. From Default Futures to Stage Five Tribes Dave Logan www.culturesync.net

3. Tribe’s Future Inevitable and Utterly Bleak Highly Probable/ Bummer Invented Based on Tribal Core Values In A Constant State of Reinvention Despairingly Hostile Apathetic Victims Lone Warriors Innocent Wonderment Action Appears As “ Life sucks” “ We’re great” Generalized Terministic Screen “ Life is great” Tribal Pride “ I’m great” “ My life sucks” Can Your Tribes Create New Realities? Based on Tribal Leadership and Three Laws of Performance Uncertain Because They Won’t Listen To Me Tribal Stage 5 4 3 2 1