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Paradigm Crash

When a paradigm becomes overwhelmed by change or calamity it causes the individual, group or organization to go into a major shock. This shock stops the forward motion of the paradigm and it stops working. It is the beginning of a rapid downwards spiral.

Paradigm

1. A framework of thought, a model, pattern or example used to understand and explain certain aspects of reality. 2. Includes a common set of beliefs, theories, concepts, practices, values, assumptions and agreements that constitute a way of viewing reality. 3. A model.

Morale

The state of the spirits of a person or group as exhibited by confidence, cheerfulness, discipline, and willingness to perform assigned tasks.

Outcome

1. A result or effect; consequence. Outcomes are what come about from the implementations of plans.

Orangezone Paradigm

A reality or way of operating that produces an Orangezone result.

Orangezone

1. Life in the rat-race, daily grind or work-a-day-world. 2. A way of operating that is dominated by fear and security. 3. The 3rd out of 7 zones on the Optima Zones scale. 4. As a leader, the Orangezone person is tentative, uncertain, compliant and uninspiring.

Optimum Solution

1. The solution which brings the greatest benefit to the greatest number of people. 2. The most favorable and effective method or process of dealing with a problem,

Optimum

1. The most favorable conditions. 2. The best or most favorable situation. 3. The best possible compromise between two opposing positions, tendencies, etc.

Optimization

A process of orchestrating the efforts of all components toward achievement of the stated aim. If you optimize the pieces of a system you won’t optimize the whole.

Optimal

Best or most favorable, esp. under a particular set of circumstances.

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