Hierarchical Complexity · stage 9 · Amber altitude

Concrete

Coordinates rules into procedures; takes others' concrete perspectives; categorizes.

How it sounds

First we check the list, then we assign tasks; that way nobody gets left out.

She feels upset because he didn't invite her.

Signs in writing

step-by-step procedures
comparison of two concrete viewpoints
classification by observable features
social deals and roles

Values

roles · procedures · reciprocity

Fears

disorder

Staying healthy at this stage

reliable procedures and roles

Growth edge

form general concepts that cover many concrete cases

How to be heard at this stage

give concrete examples and steps

The same altitude in other models

Mapped by altitude, not measured: models track different lines.

Diplomat Cook-Greuter
Conformist Loevinger
Mythic-Literal Fowler
Socialized mind Kegan
Diplomat Torbert
Order / Purpose Spiral Dynamics
Interpersonal conformity Kohlberg
Amber Wilber

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