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Frameworks & Infographics Categories

Frameworks & Infographics Categories

Framework or Infographic Tags

Framework or Infographic Tags

The Saboteurs

Shirzad Chamine’s Saboteurs framework identifies internal negative thought patterns that undermine success and well-being and classifies them into ten archetypes.

The OCEAN Model (5 Personality Traits)

The OCEAN Model, or Big Five Personality Traits, measures personality across five dimensions: Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism.

The Enneagram of Personality

The Enneagram is a personality system that categorizes individuals into nine core types, each with distinct motivations, fears, and growth paths.

The Drama Triangle

The Drama Triangle describes dysfunctional social interactions where individuals take on the roles of Victim, Persecutor, or Rescuer.

Mintzberg’s Political Games in Organizations

Mintzberg’s Political Games framework identifies common tactics individuals use to gain power, influence decisions, and navigate organizational politics.

Luke’s Three Dimensions of Power

Luke’s Three Dimensions of Power explores how power operates through decision-making, controlling the agenda, and shaping ideologies to influence behavior and outcomes.

French and Raven’s Model of Power

French and Raven’s Model of Power identifies six sources of power—legitimate, reward, coercive, expert, referent, and informational —that individuals can use to influence others in organizational settings.

SCARF Model

A neuroscience-based framework that identifies five social drivers—Status, Certainty, Autonomy, Relatedness, and Fairness—that influence human behavior.

Lean Startup Methodology

A systematic approach to developing businesses and products through iterative testing, validated learning, and customer feedback.

Ladder of Inference

A cognitive model that explains how individuals move from observing data to forming beliefs and taking action, often unconsciously.

Effectuation Theory

A decision-making framework for entrepreneurs that emphasizes leveraging available resources, adapting to uncertainty, and co-creating opportunities

Covey’s Circle of Influence

A framework from Stephen Covey that helps individuals focus their energy on things they can control rather than worry about external factors.

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