Frameworks

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Frameworks & Infographics Categories

Frameworks & Infographics Categories

Framework or Infographic Tags

Framework or Infographic Tags

PERMA

The PERMA model outlines five core elements of well-being—Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment—that help individuals thrive in life.

General Adaptation Syndrome

The General Adaptation Syndrome describes the body’s physiological response to stress through three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Appraisal Theory

Lazarus’s Cognitive Appraisal theory explains how individuals evaluate and interpret stressors, influencing their emotional and behavioral responses.

ABC Model of Stress

The ABC Model of Stress explains how our emotional and behavioral reactions (Consequences, C) are primarily determined by our beliefs (Beliefs, B) about activating events (Activating Events, A), rather than the events themselves.

Appreciative Inquiry Cycle

The Appreciative Inquiry Cycle is a strengths-based framework that guides individuals and teams through a process of exploring what works, envisioning possibilities, co-creating solutions, and committing to action.

Systems Thinking

Systems Thinking is a framework for understanding complex interrelationships within a system, focusing on how different parts influence one another within the whole.

Ooda Loop

The OODA Loop is a decision-making framework that helps individuals and organizations navigate complex and dynamic environments by cycling through four steps: Observe, Orient, Decide, and Act.

Goal Setting

The goal-setting theory, developed by Edwin Locke and Gary Latham, emphasizes that specific, challenging goals, combined with commitment, feedback, and task complexity considerations, lead to higher performance and increased motivation.

WOOP

WOOP is a framework for achieving goals through mental contrasting—imagining desired outcomes and identifying obstacles in advance to stay motivated and resilient.

Kaizen

The Kaizen model is a continuous improvement philosophy focused on small, incremental changes to achieve significant long-term results.

Unfreezing, Change, Freezing

Lewin’s model outlines three steps for effective change management: unfreezing current behaviors, implementing change, and refreezing to stabilize the new approach.

The PDCA Cycle

PDCA is a cyclical framework for continuous improvement, emphasizing planning, execution, evaluation, and adjustment.

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