Post-conventional stages of meaning-making

The Individualist focuses on self in relationship to the system and in interaction with the system
Approx. time horizon: 1-10 þ years
Approx. space frame: Early planet-centric (all sentience)

10 percent of US adults.

Interweaves competing personal and company action logics. Creates unique structures to resolve gaps between strategy and performance. Inclined to develop original and creative sustainability solutions, to question preconceived notions; development of a participative approach requiring greater employee involvement; more systemic and broader vision of issues.

Source of power: Confronting; used to deconstruct other’s frames or world views How influences others: Adapts (ignores) rules when needed, or invents new ones; discusses issues and airs differences.

Strengths: Effective in venture and consulting roles. Active consideration of the ideas and suggestions of diverse stakeholders; personal commitment of the manager; more complex, systemic and integrated approach Limitations: Discussions that may sometimes seem long and unproductive; idealism that may lack pragmatism, useless questioning of issues; possible conflict with Experts and Achievers