Why Polarity Thinking?

In today's world of increasing interdependency and complexity, it is vital to utilize problem solving AND both/and thinking to address your most strategic challenges and opportunities. The research is clear - leaders, teams and organizations that leverage Polarities well outperform those that don't. Discover how to leverage your most strategic Polarities (AKA paradox, wicked problems, chronic tensions, dilemmas, etc.) to become more innovative, agile, profitable and competitive immediately and over time.

The Polarity Approach to Continuity and Transformation (PACT)

Step 1

SEEING

See Chronic Issues & Strategic Opportunities More Completely

Step 2

MAPPING

Identify Desired Results to Achieve & Negative Consequences to Avoid

Step 3

ASSESSING

Measure Key Stakeholders' Experience

Step 4

LEARNING

Inform Decisions & Actions with Quantitative Data & Qualitative Analysis

Step 5

LEVERAGING

Develop Strategies that Adapt with Your Changing Realities

Get Certified In Polarity Practices and Deliver Measurable Results

Leaders, Coaches, Consultants and Anyone Else Wanting to Make a Positive Difference

We offer full certification, micro-credentials, and applied workshops in Polarity theory, practices, and the PACT 5-Step S.M.A.L.L. Process™. All our Programs and workshops are customized to ensure your development program fits your context and unique needs. Our searchable directory connects clients interested in Polarity related work with Certified Polarity Practitioners, PACT™ Consultants, and Polarity Coaches. Access our programs and workshops in a variety of ways:

  • Online eLearning courses you can complete at your own pace with optional expert coaching
  • Facilitated online cohort led by expert faculty
  • In-person at your campus or event venue
  • In-person at our residential retreat center

Get Licensed and Access Professional Tools & Resources

Integrate Polarity Practices Into What You Do & How You Do It

Our cloud-based Polarity Resource Portal provides best-in-class support for anyone wanting to do more with Polarity concepts, practices and tools. Resources include:

  • Highly engaging and challenging eLearning courses
  • Step-by-step support in the 5-Steps of Seeing, Mapping, Assessing, Learning and Leveraging Polarities
  • Public and Personal Polarity Map® Libraries of common Polarity wisdom experienced across a broad range of contexts and industry sectors
  • Ready-To-Use and Customized Polarity Assessments for Individuals, Teams and Organizations
  • Tutorial Videos, Case Articles. Webinars and Podcasts

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Former Deputy CIO, US Department of Defense

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