∆ Frame WIki
  • Introduction
    • What is ∆ Frame?
    • Philosophy
    • Introductory Concepts
    • 12 Steps to a ∆ Frame Perspective
  • Library
    • Lexicon
    • Patterns
      • Flow Pattern (Universal Dynamics of Change)
      • Cycle Pattern (Recurrent Processes)
      • Cascade Pattern (Sequential Trigger Events)
      • Threshold Pattern (Critical Points and Phase Transitions)
      • Synchronization Pattern (Cooperative Timing and Rhythm)
      • Ripple Pattern (Propagation and Influence)
      • Noise Pattern (Indeterminate Variability and Influence)
      • Web Pattern (Interconnectivity and Networked Influence)
      • Spiral Pattern (Dynamic Progression and Evolution)
      • Emergence Pattern (Rise of Novel Properties)
    • Complications
      • Psychology of Change
      • Conflict Resolution
      • Measuring Change
      • Relativity of Change
      • Change Requires Energy
      • Complexity of Change
      • Speed of Change
    • Ethics of ∆
  • SPIRAL
    • SPIRAL Iterative Progression Framework
    • SPIRAL Guide
    • SPIRAL Deep Dive
      • S: Set Direction and Goals
      • P: Poll your Environment
      • I: Identify Patterns
      • R: Realize Leverage Points
      • A: Act Ethically and Accountably
      • L: Learn and Loop
    • Learning Resources
      • Pattern Cheat Sheet
      • Spot the Patterns
      • How to Spot Leverage Points
      • Spot the Leverage Point
    • Examples
      • Example: Time-Critical
      • Example: Inner-Development
      • Example: Micro
      • Example: Meso
      • Example: Macro
  • FFNs
    • Flexible Fractal Networks
  • The Helix Model
    • The Helix Model
      • Operating Principles
      • Recommended Events
      • Circle Team Structure
      • Compensation Philosophy
      • Decision Making
      • Conflict Resolution
      • Metrics
    • Transition Guides
      • From Traditional Hierarchy
      • From Agile
      • From nothing
      • From Holacracy
      • From Sociocracy
      • From Flat Structures
    • When to Use
    • The Hierarchy Helix
    • Examples
      • Example: Micro
      • Example: Meso
      • Example: Macro
  • Development
    • How ∆ Frame was Designed
    • Who Designed ∆ Frame
    • Future of ∆ Frame
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  • S - Set Direction and Goals
  • P - Poll your Environment
  • I - Identify Patterns
  • R - Realize Leverage Points
  • A - Act Ethically and Accountably
  • L - Learn and Loop

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  1. SPIRAL

SPIRAL Guide

The SPIRAL framework empowers individuals, organizations, and communities to navigate change by recognizing patterns, identifying leverage points, and taking action with an eye toward ethical considerations and long-term sustainability. This guide provides a roadmap for applying the SPIRAL framework across various scales and resource settings, from individual endeavors to large-scale organizational or community projects.

S - Set Direction and Goals

Low-Resource Settings:

  1. Identify Core Values: Begin with what you have; identify core values and principles that will guide your change process. This doesn't require financial resources but a clear understanding of what is important to you or your community.

  2. Visioning Session: Use a community meeting or a gathering with colleagues to openly discuss and envision the desired future. Document these discussions with available resources, including handwritten notes or recorded oral summaries.

High-Resource Settings:

  1. Strategic Planning Sessions: Leverage resources to organize professional strategic planning sessions with stakeholders, using facilitators if possible. Utilize technology for broader engagement and record-keeping.

  2. SWOT Analysis: Conduct a comprehensive Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analysis with your team, utilizing available data and expert insights to shape your goals.

P - Poll your Environment

Low-Resource Settings:

  1. Community Surveys and Meetings: Conduct surveys using simple paper forms or gather in community meetings/halls to discuss concerns, ideas, and opportunities. Such grassroots data gathering is invaluable for understanding the local context.

  2. Use of Public Data: Leverage existing public data and research to understand broader trends and insights that impact your goals.

High-Resource Settings:

  1. Advanced Data Collection Tools: Utilize online survey tools, data analytics software, and social media platforms for comprehensive environmental polling. This can offer real-time feedback and broader demographic insights.

  2. Expert Consultation: Hire consultants or experts to conduct in-depth environmental scans, market analysis, or community needs assessments.

I - Identify Patterns

Low-Resource Settings:

  1. Community Mapping: Engage in community mapping exercises to visually identify patterns in the needs, resources, and dynamics of the area.

  2. Discussion Forums: Organize regular forums or tea-time chats where people can share experiences and observations, helping to identify common patterns in their shared environment.

High-Resource Settings:

  1. Data Mining and Analysis: Use sophisticated data mining and analytics tools to dissect collected data, identifying underlying patterns that might not be evident at first glance.

  2. Collaborate with Research Institutions: Partner with universities or research bodies to conduct thorough analyses of societal, economic, or environmental patterns affecting your objectives.

R - Realize Leverage Points

Low-Resource Settings:

  1. Local Knowledge Utilization: Tap into the wealth of local knowledge and wisdom to identify practical leverage points that can be the most impactful for your community or project.

  2. Simple Experiments: Conduct small-scale experiments or pilots to test the effectiveness of identified leverage points with minimal resources.

High-Resource Settings:

  1. Advanced Simulation Models: Develop or use existing simulation models to predict the outcomes of acting on identified leverage points, optimizing for impact.

  2. Invest in Capacity Building: Allocate resources to strengthen crucial areas identified as leverage points, enhancing their potential for larger systemic change.

A - Act Ethically and Accountably

Low-Resource Settings:

  1. Transparent Communication: Keep all communication open and accessible, ensuring that community or team members are informed about actions, intentions, and outcomes.

  2. Community Oversight: Establish a community oversight committee or peer-review group to hold the change process accountable to its original ethical standards and goals.

High-Resource Settings:

  1. Ethical Audits: Conduct regular ethical audits of your change project, ensuring alignment with broader societal, environmental, and ethical standards.

  2. Stakeholder Engagement Platforms: Use technology to create participatory platforms where stakeholders can continuously give feedback, raise concerns, and contribute to the ethical steering of the project.

L - Learn and Loop

Low-Resource Settings:

  1. Reflective Meetings: Regular meetings for reflection on what’s working and what isn’t, encouraging open and constructive feedback from all participants.

  2. Community Learning Documents: Create a shared community document or mural where lessons learned are recorded and shared with everyone involved.

High-Resource Settings:

  1. Iterative Project Management Tools: Implement agile project management tools that facilitate rapid iteration, learning from each cycle of action, and feedback.

  2. Continuous Improvement Programs: Invest in continuous improvement programs that systematically analyze outcomes, integrate learnings, and refine strategies over time.

Universal Considerations:

  • Cross-Scale Integration: Regardless of resources, integrate learnings and strategies across scales, from individual actions to community and organizational levels, creating a cohesive approach to change.

  • Adaptability: Stay flexible, adapting your approach as new information emerges and the environment changes.

  • Inclusivity and Diversity: Ensure that voices from diverse backgrounds and perspectives are included in every phase of the SPIRAL process, enriching the outcomes with a broader range of insights and solutions.

The SPIRAL framework, by its nature, is adaptable and scalable to various contexts and resource levels. It provides a structured yet flexible approach to navigating change, emphasizing ethical action, continuous learning, and the pursuit of sustainable harmony across systems.

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