Work philosophies are changing, fast. Flexibility is as important as salary, if not more so. The most qualified employees don\u2019t hesitate to switch companies to further their careers. In a nutshell: the days when people stayed with the same organization for 20 years are far, far behind us.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s a need to rethink corporate culture, but it\u2019s hard to pull away from the way things have always been done. These old patterns can blind people to their counterproductive behaviors, which in turn lead to a lack of cohesion and teamwork.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s where The Empowerment Dynamic\u00ae, aka TED*, can make a real difference.<\/p>\n
TED* is derived from a concept developed by psychologist Stephen Karpman in the late 1960s. In Karpman\u2019s drama triangle, there are three roles that generate and perpetuate conflict: the Victim<\/strong>, the Rescuer<\/strong>, and the Persecutor<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Victims<\/strong> feel misunderstood, inferior, and unlucky. They see life situations as a product of fate and believe they are powerless to change them.<\/p>\n Rescuers<\/strong> want to save others. Driven by a deepseated desire to feel needed and validated, they tend to do too much, all the time.<\/p>\n Persecutors<\/strong> are strongwilled and uncompromising. They try to build themselves up by putting others down.<\/p>\n The three roles in the drama triangle are dynamic, which means that someone can go from Victim<\/strong> to Persecutor<\/strong> in the space of a short conversation. They often reflect unconscious fears: the Victim<\/strong>\u2019s fear of failure, the Rescuer<\/strong>\u2019s fear of abandonment, and the Persecutor<\/strong>\u2019s fear of becoming a victim.<\/p>\n In 2005, David Emerald came up with The Empowerment Dynamic as an antidote to Karpman\u2019s cycle of conflict. He posited a triangle of possibilities in which people can take charge and be open to change. That means:<\/p>\n The Victim<\/strong> becomes a Creator<\/strong>. Creators<\/strong> understand they have choice and agency. They demonstrate resilience and forge their own path.<\/p>\n The Rescuer<\/strong> becomes a Coach<\/strong>. Coaches<\/strong> foster personal growth by facilitating reflection and learning. They inspire, encourage, and help people see things in a different light.<\/p>\n The Persecutor<\/strong> becomes a Challenger<\/strong>. Challengers<\/strong> are direct. They ask the hard questions. By challenging, they push people to redefine their limits.<\/p>\n The TED* approach uses introspection<\/strong> and action<\/strong> to maximize engagement<\/strong> and break old habits<\/strong>. To get started, ask yourself the following questions:<\/p>\nMoving forward with TED*<\/h2>\n
TED* and you<\/h2>\n
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