It is vital that the values identification process incorporates the broadest range of values rather than a limited number. People that conduct a values inventory where they limit the choice of values are very likely imposing their own bias on the process. It is only when people are able to choose between the fullest set of values possible using value-laden statements that their values emerge to the level of conscious awareness.
Paul Chippendale
Minessence Group
The Collaboration Coach provides tools to identify and manage individual and cultural values.
The AVI is "A Values Inventory" that identifies personal priority values. It has been specifically designed to support values-based programs conducted by professionals. The AVI survey is accessible via the internet and several types of reports can be generated for individuals and groups. Some reports, such as those used by schools, can be directly printed from the internet. Other reports are printed and mailed directly to clients or to consultants and trainers using the tools to enrich their services. Each report is confidential, specific to each person, and based on their own unique values. Group reports/workbooks can be produced for families, teams, schools and other organizations.
The AVI (A Values inventory) Benefits
Based on 30 years of research that validates practical benefits
Used internationally by individuals and organizations across sectors
Capable of producing a variety of reports
Aids meaningful group vision and mission statements
Improves strategic planning
Facilitates organizational alignment and collaboration
Reduces unproductive conflict by creating shared meaning
Useful as an adjunct to recruitment practices
Assists with a reduction in staff turnover
Affordable, easy to use and fast turn around on all assessments
Primary Components and Outcomes
Identifies priority values
Essential for forward movement
Creates a visual map to identify and clarify existing group culture & focus
Monitors change within a group and shows where energy is directed
Identifies the degree of alignment between values and decision-choices
Signals value conflicts that can be corrected to achieve goals
Identifies world-view perspective, brain dominance and leadership style
Necessary for self-awareness that underlies personal effectiveness
Policy and document analysis available
Compares communicated values with identified values to clarify gaps in understanding
Reports Available
AVI for Individual and Leadership Development
Includes Top N Values, World-View Report and Map, Values Map, Brain Preference and a detailed workbook providing some explanations and space to explore the systems/resources/skills people need to live their values.
AVI for Group Development
Report & Workbook
Similar in format to the Values-Based Leadership Report for individuals. Used for team development and for values surveys. It includes a CRD Analysis Report comparing the alignment of values and business strategies necessary for organizational success.
Executive Overview
This report has no workbook. It simply provides a summary of the values that are important to a person and identifies their emergent leadership style. It is most often used with teams where they want to concentrate on the values shared by the team rather than spend much time exploring individual profiles. This AVI is almost always used in conjunction with a Group AVI Report.
Relationship Development
A relationship development report for couples & families. The values each person shares and those they do not share with their partners and family members are explored in a workbook. Each person also receives a full AVI report.
ValScan Document Analysis
This process scans documents and identifies the priority values within them. Allows for comparison between values communicated in policies and those held by organizational members.
Consultant's Report
AVI charts and tables including the CRD Analysis Report for consultants and coaches to use with their own clients. Includes a workbook to understand group dynamics of the client group and facilitate group development.
AVI Summary Charts
Tables and carts without any reports or workbooks are useful tools for clients to measure individual and cultural change.
Separates identified values into three different categories that are directly related to the three business strategies on which all organizations place a varying degree of emphasis. The report allows for alignment analysis between values and strategies in the organization and signals where conflicts exist that are inhibiting organizational success.
Provides a picture of where energy is directed within a culture that can be compared with policy or other groups for alignment analysis. Enables action to be taken to create cultural alignment that is values focused and measurable.
