GPa World newsletter

Welcome to GPa World newsletter. Read on to learn about the seven stages organizations evolve through and be sure to follow the links to the online presentation and our Values & Vision Tool.

Sincerely,

Gregory Metzler
Group Performance Associates

Seven Stages

Are you ready to transition from a successful business to a business that has a positive impact on society and the world -a significant business?

Let's start by understanding how organizations transform and evolve through as many as seven distinct stages - ranging from survival to making a global contribution. Each of these stages builds upon one another and a particular focus that is important for that particular stage of development. For example in the survival stage an organization must focus on generating cash flow and profitability. Once that goal is met it must be sustained but the focus then shifts to the next stage of development.

Along with each stage of development that an organization evolves through there is a corresponding stage of leader development. Each stage of leader development specifies requisite developmental priorities, competencies and skills. Each stage also suggests a perspective or worldview as well as the progress of a leader's psychological and spiritual journey.

It is important to note that while we use the terms "evolve" and "evolution" this does NOT mean that these changes occur naturally or without intention and purpose. The transformation of an organization requires a plan, a shift in culture and specific competencies at each stage.

Online presentation "The evolution of organizations"

What stage is your organization in and do you have the leadership skills necessary to progress to the next level?

Our Values & Vision tool can help you get started - Click here