EUM is a composite framework for understanding individual orientations, organization culture and how they impact each other. The framework has been inspired by the work of Clare Graves' levels of existence theory. It draws from Indian philosophical thought, particularly pluralism and context – sensitivity.
There are three elements of the mapper - EUM-I, EUM-O and EmPACT- that are used both on a stand alone basis or in conjunction with each other.
Personal growth & Development
The central premise of our approach is that Self is not an object to be worked upon, corrected and improved. Every person is a dynamic configuration of multiple elements.
Team Effectiveness
Our central premise is that teams are not just functional arrangements but also human collectives which provide emotional infrastructure to the members.
Read More...Role effectiveness
Our central premise is that Roles emerge from the interplay between the individual and her
context.
AssesSment & Hiring Support
Our central premise is that Context is of critical importance in the assessment of individuals.
Organization Culture and Transformation
Like all living systems, every organization evolves a distinct identity which is reflected in its engagement with various stakeholders.
Read More...Tailor-made Applications
EUM is a versatile framework. Its deployment can be easily customized to suit different needs.
Leadership development
Our central premise is that the essence of leadership lies in dealing with seemingly opposite forces.
Getting certified in the use of the EUM-I and the EUM-O allows you to deploy the tools in your organization or in your practice. The EUM has been deployed to address a variety of individual, group and organization needs.
As a Certified EUM – I / EUM-O Practitioner:
The EUM-O helps map the organization's identity / culture. The tool’s premise and construction are similar to the EUM-I.
The EUM-I maps self–perception, the ‘wished for’ self, and how the individual views people at large.
The EUM Framework and tools are a powerful combination, and together provide a valuable lens for self – understanding on a variety of dimensions that touch and shape our lives: personal and professional. EUM based reports cast a sharp eye on reality as experienced by the respondent.
Managerial Orientation THROUGH THE EUM LENS
Work spaces entail dealing with a variety of people and systems, making decisions, dealing with conflicts and confronting the requirements of an ever-changing environment. This report (earlier referred to asthe Thematic report) indicates the respondent’s likely orientations to these themes and points out possible derailers to role effectiveness given the person’s EUM – I configuration.
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self exploration and coaching facilitation THROUGH THE EUM LENS
In addition to the Self-Exploration section for the Client, the Coaching Facilitation section tells the Coach about the Client's likely orientation to each Universe viz. action choices, behavior, conflicts and dilemmas, as well as the client's orientation towards the coaching process. It also has a set of Trigger Questions to aid the coaching process.
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SELF EXPLORATION THROUGH THE EUM LENS
This report provides an
understanding of the individual’s orientation in each of the universes and offers preliminary hypotheses on its impact on the behavioral patterns. It also offers the areas of comfort and challenge and how the individual is likely to be perceived by others.
Leadership Orientation through EUM Lens
This report indicates the individual’s orientation towards three leadership dimensions i.e. task, people and self. It also provides insights into how the individual engages with the dilemmas and polarities which are inherent in the leadership role and process.
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organization identity through EUM lens
Starting with the premise that all organizations are living entities and have a distinct identity, this report maps this identity through the configuration of the different EUM universes. It also offers insights on how this identity is likely to manifest itself in day to day functioning and interfaces with stakeholders.
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eum snapshot through EUM Lens
This report focuses on the inner world of the respondent from which all action springs. At the core, what are the contents of stress and conflict, of pride and distress, of evocation and inspiration? The report dwells on these and more.
See a sample report here...The resources on offer here are primarily to aid a deeper understanding of the EUM framework, its applications, and more broadly to offer a wide range of perspectives related to life and living. Over time, there will be an opportunity to access commentary on similar frameworks, approaches and interpretations of the world around us that are different, so that we may better appreciate the distinctiveness of the EUM, its power and potential. Content and links presented here are drawn from diverse sources with a view to stimulate critical thinking, deep conversations and clarifying one’s own philosophical underpinnings / moorings.
By Singh Gagandeep
The antiquated AC, crookedly nestled on one top left corner in a large cabin, wheezed and grunted as it heroically struggled to push in a draft of cooler air into the otherwise stultifying heat within.
Read Moreby Ashok Malhotra
One of the most interesting and problematic features of today’s organizational life is the emergence of forces that seem increasingly contradictory.
The EUM has been deployed across a wide range of organizations – Indian and multinational companies and not-for-profit entities. EUM practitioners have used the framework and the tools in India, China, Philippines, Spain and the UAE. Individual respondents have been from a wider range of nationalities. The framework is non-normative and does not hold a priori stances on what is desirable at the individual and collective levels. The emphasis is on understanding phenomena ‘as is’, relying on dialogue amongst the relevant individuals and groups, and invoking their inherent wisdom and choice-making capacities. This makes it eminently suitable for use across diverse contexts.
