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Explore the political and symbolic dynamics at West Point through a developmental assessment, mapping of key players, and analysis of high and low power interests. The political view focuses on building a power base, while the symbolic view emphasizes reframing and creating meaning.
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Agenda • Developmental Assessment • Political Frame • West Point: What’s happening politically? • Symbolic Frame • West Point: What’s happening symbolically?
Assessment Process • Individuals do test. • Automatic self-timing: after 8 individuals finish, 10 more minutes. • If you finish early, you can take a break but: • No discussion of test • No consultation of books or notes • Groups do same test • After 1 group finishes, 10 more minutes.
A Political View • Metaphor: jungle • Leader: advocate, negotiator • Change strategy: map terrain, create agenda, network, attract allies, defuse opposition, negotiate • Focus: build a power base, get access, influence key players
West Point • What’s happening politically at West Point?
Jr Faculty Congress Media Army Sec Berry Honor board Potus Lawyers Sr. Faculty Public I.C.’s ?? ?? High Power High Power Low Power Low Adapt, create new solution Defend West Point traditions Interests
A Symbolic View • Metaphor: theater, temple • Leader: prophet, poet • Change strategy: reframe, use self as symbol, stage rituals and ceremonies, tell stories, create drama • Focus: meaning, belief, faith
