Have you ever heard of the term "Axiology?" It's a mathematically accurate assessment that objectively identifies how our mind analyzes and interprets our experiences. It identifies how we are most likely to react in any given situation. Ouch!!! So, in plain terms it basically examines "how we think" and helps us understand the patterns we use to make judgments about anything.
Thinking requires three dimensions of thought - Intrinsic, Extrinsic and Systemic. The Intrinsic dimension is unique and singular and involves people, love, feelings, etc. The Extrinsic dimension is more abstract and comparative. It includes elements of the real, material world where we make comparisons of good, better, and best. The Systemic dimension is more formal and organized, and looks at things as they should be. This is the dimension of definitions, what we consider ideal, our goals, structured thinking, rules, policies and procedures, oughts, shoulds...in other words, pure perfection.
When we take these dimensionS of thought into the real world we look at it from an emotional (intrinsic) , practical (extrinsic) and structural (systemic) perspective. For example, if you were planning to buy a car, your first line of thought may be from the practical standpoint - it must get good gas mileage. Your focus is on getting real results from the car so you can save money on gas. Of course, if the car looks good too and is well equipped, this will appeal to your structural perspective. Ah, but not ignore the last aspect in this buying decision. Can you see yourself behind the wheel of the car, looking good, and looking good to others? Yes? Well, if this happens you have now become involved with the car from your emotional perspective. In a non-stressful situation, these three perspectives can work fairly well together.
But, if you put yourself in a high pressure situation, it will change the interaction. In this case your most dominant prospective can take over and become the master of your decision, good, bad, or indifferent! So let me ask you this, when you look back on the decisions you've made in your life hasn't that sometimes occurred? Think about it. They've been either based on emotions, driven by pure comparative analysis, or steeped in logic to the exclusion of all else. Well, now you know why.
Now let's look at thinking from the perspective of ourselves. These perspectives include self-esteem, role awareness and self-direction. Our self-esteem is couched in our self-worth. This allows us to love ourselves and see ourselves as special, unique, and having value outside of our worldly accomplishments. We see people first, and we connect with them. Role awareness is self-application, the physical you. This perspective helps you see yourself in a more physical way. It takes into account the various roles you fill in your life. It demonstrates value in yourself for what you've been able to accomplish. It's practical, results focused and indicates significance. Self-direction is the mental you and relates to your self-concept of yourself. It indicates certainty in where you are in your overall goals and objectives and the rules you follow as you move strategically forward in your life. Information on how you think about yourself helps you understand the uniqueness of you.
So why am I talking about "Axiology", the measurement of how we think and react in a situation and how we think about ourselves? Because today's business success is measured in Human Capital -- the Right talent for the job! Lack of job performance and related employee turnover results in missed business opportunities and increased costs. Eventually this lowers the value of the company.
If this is what you're facing personally, professionally or in your business then doesn't it makes sense to seek a better way to accurately assess and develop yourself and your employees to ensure success. If your goal is to reach optimal performance, then why not have a way to better understand the core dimensions of how you and your employees think and make decisions. The key to improved results is having the right people in the right place, doing the right things for the right reasons. This is vital to goal achievement and better business results.
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Adapted from a presentation by J. Niblick, President, Innermetrix, Inc.
