ABSTRACT

As discussed in Chapter 1, the concept of whole-system change I am using in this book draws on four perspectives as shown in Figure 8–1.

What is occurring in the consciousness of the individual is exemplified by the individual’s personality—upper left quadrant.

What is occurring in the consciousness of the collective is exemplified by the group culture—lower left quadrant.

The outward manifestation of the consciousness of the individual in the form of personal actions and behaviors is exemplified by the individual’s character—upper right quadrant; and

The outward manifestation of the consciousness of the collective in the form of group actions and behaviors is exemplified by the collective’s social structures—lower right quadrant.