If Application of Spiral Dynamics®
and Integral Theory Leave You Wanting More...
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Spiral-NEXT: An Introduction
Over the years, we've seen many explanations of everything come
and go...mostly going.
Early on, Dr. Clare Graves studied people and the 'mature adult
personality.'
Following that work, Dr. Don Beck and Chris Cowan wrote Spiral Dynamics:
Mastering Values, Leadership and Change. This is a must-read book on
understanding the essence of how values evolve into constellations
called vMEMEs.
For the past 20 years, I've conducted studies of my own and have come to
realize and nuance experience in a way that pulls the curtain back on Oz
to reveal practical applications programs that run on the operating
system that Beck designed and tested in 63 trips to South Africa in the
80's during Apartheid.
Beginning with this program, I'll begin to reveal applications programs
that run on the Spiral Operating System starting with level 1, a basic
program designed to put spiral into play, wherever it might be, life,
work, relationships or nation-states.
Investing only 1 hour a week for 10 weeks, or join me for a 10
hour live face to face program and I'll guide you
through the first level of Spiral-NEXTware program: fitness, or what we
refer to as Array 1.
You'll experience insights into how the world really works, why values
are at the center of all decision making and how meme density forms over
time in concert with our basic nature via nurture. Completing the
program allows you to sit for licensing of this powerful and engaging
system of development, with the ability to share your newly gained and
earned knowledge with others using our proprietary materials, programs
and systems.
While Spiral NEXT is a series of applications designed to work with any
platform, you'll see how easy it is to use in every
facet of your coaching, consulting, training and teaching in any
culture. Spiral NEXT demystifies development and provides tools that
allow anyone who takes the time to learn these applications can use.
Join us in a culturally rich, learning environment as we guide you
through the program over the phone from anywhere you are in the world
using the Internet and our easy to use system for mastering the
applications.
Spiral-NEXT
Training & Licensing Program
 Welcome to Spiral-NEXT. I'm Mike Jay, a
Developmentalist. Over the years since the
book Spiral Dynamics®
has been available to the public, many ideas and challenges to
the core materials have emerged. For the past 7 years, as a
result of Spiral Dynamics®
becoming a core part of Ken Wilber's
book, THEORY OF EVERYTHING, Spiral Dynamics®
has been popularized
around the world. Recently,
several new offshoots of Spiral Dynamics® have appeared from a
variety of authors around the world. However, most of these
derivative works have taken people away from the central core of
valuing and into linear development.
With the formation of Spiral-NEXT, the core
of the Spiral Dynamics®
Platform is preserved and extended, rather than
reduced and off-ended. Mike Jay has shown that the valuing core of Spiral
Dynamics® is not only valid, but "central" to an understanding
that approaches a theory of everything suggested by researcher
Dr. Clare W. Graves.
Yet, an emergent understanding of Spiral
Dynamics® is required in order to move in the direction of
Spiral-NEXT. Spiral-NEXT provides not only the bridge but
significant enhancements to the application of Spiral Dynamics® required
by
practitioners.
Spiral-NEXT is NOT endorsed by Spiral
Dynamics® Co-Founder Dr. Don Beck. Spiral-NEXT: The
Beginning My intention is not to dissuade you
in realizing how important a theory
Spiral Dynamics® is, either in the original form, or the Integral form,
yet, what I have found in practice, mirrors some of the primary research Dr. Graves did
while formulating the base theory.
Along with that and an extended review of the developmental
literature--including working with many developmentalists along the
way, I emerged a platform called Spiral-NEXT that allows me to offer you a tried and proven set of tools that you can
use to unravel reality.
Is Spiral-NEXT for
professionals like coaches, trainers, teachers, therapists, or
consultants?
The answer is a heart-strong NO!
In fact, if I had my druthers, I'd teach people the program as a part of
universal citizenship and personal leadership. I feel that we are
missing huge opportunities with our children as they are consistently
conditioned to a world that no longer exists--to live and work in the
complexity of modern times is at best--troubling.
Spiral-NEXT can be essentially identified as a scalable tool-kit for
living in the modern, post-modern and ultra-modern world now emerging in
complexity unfolding as coral and teal. (Colors used to denote vMEMEs in
Spiral Dynamics®.)
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 Spiral-NEXT
is a deep dive into the evolution of human values and the
essential role they play in shaping our perceptions of the
world. The insights I've gained have impacted the direction
of our training organization's development, and have
benefited my understanding of the dynamics in both my
personal and professional relationships as well.
Neill Gibson |
This is completely new territory as will be those networked arrays of emergence
that follow...yet, one can use a tool-kit such as Spiral-NEXT as a
series of applications programs running on a spiral operating system to
navigate using the visible stars.
Whether you are rebuilding relationships, or nation-states, there are a
number of tools that one can use that will enable them to surface (in
most cases) and emerge new ways of getting things done more efficiently,
effectively and sustainably over time.
It is time we developed a new model of being, having, doing and
becoming, or destroy our species in time.
'This is NOT your father's Oldsmobile.'
If I could teach every parent I know about Spiral-NEXT, I would, so they
could find their children coming back to them as I have--our tribe is
strong!
If I could show every spouse Spiral-NEXT, I would, so they could see
differences that brought them together--synergy is possible!
If I could instruct each citizen in Spiral-NEXT, I would, because being
able to view a debate--an argument--presented through a Spiral-NEXT lens is
critical to know whether what they are really saying is 'attractive
noise' or usable algorithm--our vote makes a difference!
You see, Spiral-NEXT is not about a profession, it's about a spiritual
journey, one in which people are involved in every day whether they know
it or not.
All the memes in the world are already there...we just haven't
discovered them as humans...all the answers are already there...we just
haven't realized them yet...and maybe it will be some time before we do.
However, in the end, which as you know is only the beginning...having an
understanding of reality--our own and others--is at the root of all
communication, all conflict, all peace.
If you REALLY want to reach the 'simplicity on the other side of
complexity'--simplicity Holmes would die for, then it's time to get off
the mountain. I can show you a path that YOU design, that will take you
to...yourself--in the end.
From there, all things are possible.
Starting
Monday, November 5, we will be leading a public licensing program
for Spiral-NEXT practitioners. The program will begin with the
Fitness System, or Array 1 of Spiral-NEXTware. Some of you may be asking why license
Spiral-NEXT? There are several
reasons:
1. Monitor quality control of the material
referenced as Spiral-NEXT 2.
Create a platform for practitioners with
levels of qualification 3.
Establish certification at each
array ascertained by oral and written reviews
4. Give permissions to teach specific
programs within the portfolio
5. Improve the value of
the license through the value of the platform 6.
Integrate the capability to make a living while making a difference.
This training will follow a
progression from Fitness, through Animation, into Engagement, or
from Array 1, to Array 2, to Array 3.
These are the first three categories of the Spiral-NEXT Platform.
The program offered to you now is the Spiral-NEXTware Program
called the
Fitness Array.
Archetype 1: Fitness
In the Fitness Level, we are establishing an
understanding of power, accountability, authority and responsibility using
a base system of interacting memetic attractors. We'll learn how these
attractors form constellations that are continuously developing and why
there is always a mix of values vectors operating at anyone time.
We will learn to recognize these systems in people
aged 5 to 100, while noticing how to apply the simple, yet complex
principles of valuing. You'll learn how motives
and motivation affect value systems and you'll take a motives assessment
and clearly understand what is next for you in terms of your own fitness
for a complex world. A
Spiral-NEXT Array 1 License Includes:
- 10 CDs of Spiral-NEXT Virtual Trng
- Book: Who AM I? Dr. Steven Reiss
- Book: Strengths-Finder 2.0 Tom Rath
- Book: Spiral Dynamics Beck & Cowan
- Dr. Reiss Interview on CD
- Dr. Beck Interviews on CD
- 8 HR DVD Spiral-NEXT Ring 1 Live
- Mike Jay Interview on CD
- CD Audio: Go Put Your Strengths To Work - Marcus
Buckingham
- Online Access: Spiral-NEXT Ring 1 Trng
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Licensing Stipulations
Archetype 2: Animation
Following the Fitness training, we'll begin to
apply the conceptual structure of the epigenetic 5 to animate the
COSMOS. Using the constructs of content, context, conditions, code,
culture and epigenetic core, you'll begin to differentiate and
dimensionalize the spiral through animation.
Immediately you'll begin to see an entirely
different world where spirits are demystified with simple ideas about
how the world "really" works out of it's value center. Unlike other
system which place values at the periphery of meaning, you'll discover
quickly how meme density is dictated by valuing at the center of all
action.
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 “It is always a pleasure to
listen and learn from Mike. His commitment to generously
provide “teachable points of view” and his personalized
content of profound knowledge are a constant magnet pulling
me back again and again to his teaching and coaching. I now
have better tools to lean about myself and help others know
themselves thanks to what I have learned in just a couple of
years. Looking forward to some more…."
Eric
Stern, Quebec, Canada |
Archetype 3: Engagement
With Fitness and Animation now growing in meaning,
we'll show you how to apply these principles in action to further
understanding the nature of evolution, whether it be in your self, or in
systems, the dynamics of engagement will break open the hard shell of
understanding most of you have been unable to penetrate since
discovering Spiral Dynamics®.
In this cross paradigmatic approach, a new field of
Dynamic Engagement emerges. The paradigms of Motivation, Development,
Function, Instrumentation, Reciprocation, Integration, Differentiation,
Experience, Emergence and Energy become fertile ground with which to
Dynamically Animate and map COSMOS. Once
you complete this program, you're ready for Engagement. After sitting
for your licensing exam, you'll be prepared to teach Fitness and
Animation to others through our closely monitored processes. You'll
receive annual upgrades and be expected to maintain additional
requirements of continuing education to broaden your own experience.
You'll prepare for the Mastery Level by participating on a global change
project of your choice with other Engagement Level Practitioners.
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 “Wilber’s
quadrants were a discovery helping me to bridge all the
different parts of knowledge within me, Spiral Dynamics
opened my eyes as to how cultures are formed and develop.
With Spiral Next Mike Jay put me down on my feet and showed
me what this all had to do with me and my everyday life:
It’s only through understanding and accepting your given
biology, notably your own brain, you are going to understand
the workings of your mind and how you affect yourself and
others. It’s a definite good-bye to blank slate; remnants of
which – I was surprised – are still rattling their chains
within the ventricles of my brain. With illustrative models
and practical steps he shows you how nature-nurture works in
you and how to develop this knowledge into a practical skill
with which you can make a real difference in your life –
keeping away from creating more problems than you are trying
to solve. I am looking forward to more of this!
I recently went on a flight with a tandem hang glider. I
wouldn't
dare do it myself. I was impressed by the pilot – a man in
his
sixties – and his ease and confidence with which he handled
his
glider. He told me he had been sailing on the nearby lake
for over 40
years knowing all the winds and how air moved. So seeing
these
gliders become the rage (due to new materials) he decided to
go for
the third dimension. "It's basically the same thing – you
only have
to know your elements and then you can fly – it's great
fun!".
So this is essentially what Spiral-Next is all about: Don't
try to
change the elements, get to know them, starting with
yourself – and
with this knowledge you develop skill – and you can have fun
flying.
Mark Ita, Bern, Switzerland |
Over the past 10 years, I've been a nexter. A nexter is
someone constantly viewing what is next. It's natural for me, and
perhaps for some of you.
Yet, in that process, I found that my nexting and the nexting of others
is done through a monolithic lens--a thin slicing aparatus--provided by
genetics and early conditioning.
While this epigenetic system constantly learns, it's reference points
are almost always linked to this early epigenetic core.
Over time, I realized that leaders come and go, in fact, leaders are
coming and going so quickly today...
'Tammy Joyner, reporting for the The Atlanta Journal-Constitution,
writes that the CEO attrition rate has been an astounding 7.6 departures
every business day, which brings the total number of CEOs leaving their
companies this year to over 1,000 (What Was the Going Thing in
September? CEOs. October 11, 2006). The latter number includes both
resignations and those "stepping down" from the CEO position but staying
on with their company in some other capacity.
152 chief executives left their jobs in the month of September, 2006
alone, the highest level for the year and a new record. The tenure of
CEOs now averages just four years. Some survive for even shorter
periods."
To me, this is clearly an indication that instead of understanding what
is next, people are guessing. Trial and error leadership is producing
shorter and shorter spans of time where a leader is allowed to lead
before being replaced.
What's interesting is that no one is talking about the damage--lack of
productivity--that is created within and throughout the system with this
constant departing. Some say, it takes a leader fully 18 months to get
up to speed in order to begin leading in the fashion that they are known
for prior to the position.
Over the past 5 years, with a dedication to studying resilience, I've
realized why this is happening and what we can do to 'save the system'
from poor leadership selection.
On a micro basis, I have created a system to 'save you' from your self!
This program is designed to teach you how to understand the following:
1. The role memes play in our motivation, learning and growth.
2. How to understand meme assimilation to core dynamics.
3. Why the meme is the
most important taxonomy on the planet.
4. How a spiral operating system (SOS) functions.
5. What applications run more efficiently on a SOS.
6. How to differentiate noise and create actionable interventions.
7. How to apply these applications to everyday practices.
8. When to say yes, and when to say no...and why.
9. Why spiral is in everything and not just our double helix DNA.
10. How to learn a variety of ways in which to use the tools to
intervene personally, professionally, in a business or in a network.
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 As
a student of Integral Theory and Spiral Dynamics, Mike Jay
is the best teacher of this material I have found. Leaving
rhetoric and theory behind, Mike does an excellent job of
making this information usable through his new program,
Spiral NEXT. I whole heartily recommend any person who has
found these concepts to be interesting or useful to treat
yourself to a Mike Jay program. It will be time very well
spent.
Steven T. Wilke, D.C. |
Spiral-NEXT is a graduated system where everyone starts at square one
and progresses through the system according to their own design.
Spiral-NEXT is the 'cynthesis' (creative synthesis) of more than 20
years of experience working in more than 10,000 coaching sessions with
people from more than 27 countries.
In all of that work over time, I've come to some "hard conclusions."
These conclusions, while hard, provide us with the most efficient,
effective and sustainable method to create an actionable intervention,
whether it's with our children, our congregation, our customers or in
the United Nations.
It's really simple...although NOT easy until you have this tool kit:
"...you "can't" map an intervention until you understand how content,
context, conditions, code, culture and core influence the target action
system."
Until we know how our beliefs form and connect us to our experience,
it's unlikely that we're doing anything other than guessing.
Guessing is expensive--short and long term.
Why guess?
Click here to
complete your application and save $1000 on early registration of Array
1 Fitness Level program.
Thank you for your interest in the Spiral-NEXT System.
PS:
My step by step process will allow you to work your way through
concentric levels of knowledge, skills and abilities, complete with
tools that have emerged from more than 10,000 hours of coaching.
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