- I enjoyed my first trip to the US and the course immensely. The stories and films were magic stuff!

 

 

- The course was well organized and followed a systematic flow. I was inspired by the presentations and case studies from individuals who have applied SDi in their work and Don's stories. 

 

 

 

- The films really showed the applications. The group exercises were really essential practical sessions, and revealing personally and professionaly. They showed how each color would talk to another. The group activity in Level 2 helped gain a better understanding of what others were taking from the sessions.

  

 

 - The course has allowed me to think differently from a professional and personal perspective. It has motivated me to inject the practice in to my every day personal and professional life, to help me analyze the dynamics of change on a day to day basis. 

 

 

- The whole week was very inspiring, great learning experience, my expectations where exceeded. The facilitation in such a simple way that we could understand. The depth of the concepts, great. 

 

 

 

 - I liked the activities that reinforced the learning like wearing the glasses to see the different colors and all the stand-up activities. Each one created a very real change in perception. 

 

 

 

- I really liked all the data, analysis, investigation, etc., that support the methodology, it is Valuable!!   

 

 

 

- What was inspiring to me was a moment in the session when Don was talking about higher level systems; I suddenly became conscious of problems at a Global level and what it takes to think from that perspective.

 

 

 

- The course exceeded my expectations; I have been exposed to a bit of the SDI teachings before my arrival. I was missing the 'how' in terms of connecting the dots and understanding the whole concept as one piece. It was inspiring to see Mr. Don in action - the way he would explain such complex issue with such ease. After the course,I started seeing everything around me in color. It is a beautiful thing.

 

 

 

 

 - The blend of presentation and activities was helpful. I'd like even more stories - Don's stories were a highlight!

 

 

-The course deepened my understanding of Spiral Dynamics Integral and Natural Design. Talking and listening to Don Beck and hearing the case studies from the guest speakers gave me further insights on how to apply the theory to future change initiatives. 

 

 

 

 

- I liked the examples of how Don has experienced and applied Spiral Dynamics on a global scale, the references to Graves original work, and the tools and materials to take away.

 

 

 

 - Certain concepts were presented as 'nuggets' of information, like the barcode principle, the Five Deep Model & Natural Design stages were very valuable. Personal learning's include understanding / reflecting on how the different vMemes surface in you at different times due to the external influences of the time. To incorporate the learning's into everyday activities will be the next step.   

 

 

 

- It was inspiring to have a way of looking current conflicts that makes sense and provides a way to move forward.      

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 For information on all Adizes Graduate School programs,

contact: 

 Stephanie at Adizes.com.