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Red Paradigm and Organizations - Reinventing Organizations Wiki

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Red organizations are molded on the Red stage of consciousness, which sees the world through a crude lens of power. Power is exercised constantly by ‘Chiefs’ to keep foot soldiers in line. Fear and unpredictability hold the organization together. Red organizations tend to be highly reactive with a short-term focus. This makes them well-suited to thrive in chaotic environments. Wolf packs are a good metaphor for Red organizations. Historically, the Red stage consciousness seems to have emerged about 10,000 years ago, bringing forth the first chiefdoms and proto-empires. The first forms of organization emerged at this time. People have a strong sense of self and see themselves entirely separate from others and from the world. This realization is frightening and death is real. If I’m just a small part, separate from the whole, I might suffer or die. The world is seen as a dangerous place where one’s needs being met depends on being strong and tough. The currency of the world is power. If

Red Paradigm and Organizations - Reinventing Organizations Wiki Red Paradigm and Organizations Red organizations are molded on the Red stage of consciousness, which sees the world through a crude lens of power. Power is exercised constantly by ‘Chiefs’ to keep foot soldiers in line. Fear and unpredictability hold the organization together. Red organizations tend to be highly reactive with a short-term focus. This makes them well-suited to thrive in chaotic environments. Wolf packs are a good metaphor for Red organizations. Red stage of consciousness Historically, the Red stage consciousness se

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