SD1 & 2 Content Modules for Certification Training
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These courses are designed to provide an in-depth foundation in Spiral Dynamics and Dr. Clare W. Graves's theory on which it is built. Certified participants become part of the world-wide SD network. As such, they agree to abide by ethical standards, to collaborate with other users, to share information, and to maintain an ongoing relationship with NVCC and the group. Many materials are only available to Certified users who have demonstrated competency in their use and interpretation. Some of these people are listed on the original SD website and are eligible for information updates, discounts on materials, and support in applications. (Click here for course descriptions.)

[Newly-created competitive programs designated as "SDi" and "SD-integral" or other offshoots of SD not conducted by NVC principals will not be recognized as equivalent to SD1 as a prerequisite to our SD2 or 3, or for the purchase of materials restricted to Certified users from us.] 

Spiral Dynamics Level 1 Certification Spiral Dynamics Level 2 Certification
The 12 Gravesian Principles
The 10 SD Presuppositions
Multiple Intelligences (Gardner) – AQ - EQ - IQ - VQ
vMEMES vs. memes and memetics
The history of the ECLET point of view

6 Principles of vMEME detection
The 7 Principles of the vMEME Lifecycle
Double Helix & Emergent Systems of Dr. Graves
SD ‘Languages’ compared ot Graves - color, number and letter pairs
First Tier "Subsistence Levels"
Second Tier "Being Levels"
Entering, Nodal, Exiting Phases between nodal states
Describe LC’s & MC characteristics of all 18 systems
Use of Value Systems assessments
   The Values Test
   Psychological Map, Form A
Proper and ethical use of instruments
Change State Indicator 
The 6 Conditions for change
Open, Closed, and Arrested conditions
The 5 Change States
P-O-A Formula for Management/Leadership
5 Processes for applying SD
Understanding of 8 core systems in three of the following Competency Areas:
  Motivation
  Teaching/Training
  Leadership
  Diversity
  Performance Analysis
  Counseling & coaching
  Management
  Job Design
  Communications
  Organizational Design
  Rewards systems and Compensation
  Social and political activism
Meme hunt and skills demonstrations
Examination
Dimensions of a Gravesian Value System
Dr. Clare W. Grave's research & other models
Protocols for the levels
   Transitional energies
   Systems mixtures and sub-systems
The 5 essential questions
Change
   The 3 Potentials for Change 
   The 6 Conditions for Change
   The 7 Variations of Change
   The 5 Transition States
Signs of Open, Closed, Arrested
The temperament variables
Dr. Graves research approach and findings
Understanding/Predicting Transition States
The Humpty Dumpty Effect
   9 Symptoms
Lifecycle Theory and SD
6 Principals of vMEME Detection
Spiral Alignment (The Streams Process)
   3 Phases
   10 Steps in creating strategy
The Plumb Line Process
Utilizing the P-O-A Entry Formula
Spiral Integration
Processes for applying SD
3 Options for Situational Intervention
Rules of Thumb for positioning Leaders
Intermediate Assessment Certification
   Values Test, Psychological Map A & B
   Change State Indicator
   Q-Mind and ProcessScan
Acceptable use guidelines and ethical practice
Organizational analysis
Spotting vMeme clusters, vMemes, and memes
Geopolitical Observation and Scanning
Levels of psychological existence and consciousness
Select 2-3 Modules in the Competency Areas for  application
   report/skills demonstration
Examination

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