Argyris 7 Processes of Growth

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Argyris 7 Processes of Growth
Infancy
Adult
1. Activity (self-initiated, self-determined)
1. Passivity
2. Independence
2. Dependence
3. Many behavior options
3. Few behavior options
4. Deep interests
4. Shallow interests
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Infancy
Adult
5. Short term perspective
5. Long term perspective
6. Subordinate position
6. Desire for equity
7. Lack of awareness of self
7. Awareness of and control over self
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Zone of Indifference(Bridges, 1973)
Zone of Indifference
Increases
Decreases
Use of authorityby the leader
Area of freedomby teachers
Leader makes decision and announces it.
Leader sells decision.
Leader presents ideas and invites questions.
Leader presents tentative decision subject to
change.
Leader presents problem, gets ideas, and makes
decision.
Leader defines limits asks teacher to make
decision.
Leader permits decisions within or as defined by
agreed upon goals and objectives