The key to making decisions that will deliver maximum value lies in creating a framework that is specific enough to add meaning but is also pliable enough to expand and contract with each unique challenge.
The skills taught in Six Value Medals help people quickly but thoroughly scan for values, prioritize which values are the most important to pursue, and then ensure that top values are addressed and maximized every step of the way. It's like putting on a pair of glasses with six lenses, one for each of the six important value categories.
What are the Six Value Medals?
- Gold: Gold is a precious metal, and so are people. The gold medal asks what matters to the people? Human values include pride, achievement, a sense of belonging, hope, trust, and growth.
- Silver: Silver medal impacts the organization. What matters to the organization? What are our goals as a company and how will a prospective action help us or hinder us in pursuit of these goals?
- Steel: Steel must be as strong as possible. The steel medal asks what are the implications for quality? How will the decision at hand impact the quality of what we do?
- Glass: Glass can take the shape of many functional, often beautiful and colorful objects. The glass medal covers change, innovation, simplicity and creativity.
- Wood: Wood spotlights ecology values in the broadest sense. Is there a positive or negative impact to the environment if we take this road?
- Brass: Brass looks like gold but is not. Brass medal values examine appearances and perception. How will this action be interpreted?
Too often, organisations cannot articulate the basis for their decisions. As a result, they may fail to notice and resolve conflicts in values that have a negative impact on employees, the organisation, clients, community relationships, and more.
Until now there has not been a concrete way to assess the impact that a decision may have on our attempts to create and protect value. When employees can scan, identify and prioritize values, they become vital partners in growing your business.
The launch of the Six Value Medals course will be in September / October. The certification will be led by Dr Edward de Bono.
For more information e-mail: mail@debono.org
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