The Success/Satisfaction Cycle is the heart
and soul of Spherical Dynamics, Inc.'s products. Understanding the
Cycle is crucial because it has so much underlying power. It is
also important to realize that you can apply the Cycle to an individual,
to a project and to a team with equally valuable results.
The Cycle is amazingly adaptable and its concept
is simple: With any venture there's a beginning phase; three middle
phases; and an ending phase. If all the phases are engaged and completed,
the end result will deliver success and satisfaction. If a phase
or phases are not completed, the energy level is depressed and the
venture will likely end in frustration.
The Cycle in Action
Spherical Dynamics provides every user
with a graph showing where each person is in each phase of the Cycle.
Here is an example and brief interpretation of an individual's graph:
2nd Phase MOTIVATE Stress
(tiny red slice)
Prolonged use of this energy will cause STRESS. This individual
would not create much excitement and motivation to start the
project, which might result in a staff that lacks the enthusiasm
and motivation to successfully complete it.
1st Phase STRATEGIZE Select
(medium-sized pie slice) This individual can consciously
SELECT or choose to use this energy. Has some vision and awareness
to create a plan and to ensure that the focus stays on the
initial plan.
3rd Phase ANALYZE Preferred
(fairly large pie slice) This individual PREFERS
this energy. He/she will be involved in the planning of a
project, determining required tasks and setting deadlines.
4th Phase ACTIVATE Predominant
(largest pie slice) The individual's preference
for this energy is PREDOMINANT (used primarily and almost
exclusively). He/she likes to get things done on time and
will keep other people on task to complete the project.
5th Phase ASSESS
The
Outcome Phase:An
unresolved motivation problem could cause the project to fail.
A re-evaluation during the Assess phase will reveal why the
project failed. The cycle then is repeated using the new approach,
with the outcome being improved results.
Do these situations sound
familiar?
Here are several scenarios
commonly found in most organizations. Each failed to produce the
results that were anticipated. Once you understand the Success/Satisfaction
Cycle, see if you can figure out what may have gone wrong.
