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One Size Fits All?: A model of human growth and its application to systems thinking
Author(s) -
Nolan Andy J.,
Russell Jennifer L.,
Pickard Andrew C.,
Beasley Richard
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
incose international symposium
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2334-5837
DOI - 10.1002/j.2334-5837.2015.00072.x
Subject(s) - simple (philosophy) , computer science , management science , business model , process management , engineering , management , epistemology , economics , philosophy
The Graves Model was developed in the 1950's by Dr. Clare W. Graves. The model proposes a number of levels that describe how people think and behave. It describes how people change, organize, make choices, create strategies, and communicate. But, unlike other models of human behavior, the Graves Model applies not only to individuals but also to teams, projects, and even organizations. The model was introduced into Rolls‐Royce in 2006 as a tool to increase the success of improvement/change projects. The model proved to be both simple and powerful at characterizing many situations we experienced over the years. The tool is useful for Systems Engineers, change leaders, managers and business leaders. The Graves Model is a tool to help a Systems Engineer understand how to approach a problem, the team they will require, how to communicate ideas, and also understand the end‐user's likely response to a solution. The model can help diagnose problems in projects as well as anticipate likely problems in future projects. This understanding can then be used to change a project approach and the people involved. This paper summarizes the Graves Model and provides examples of how it may be used in your organization.