[[Essential Dynamics]] is a framework for thinking through challenges and opportunities at societal, organizational and personal levels. Essential Dynamics seeks to provide people and organizations clarity and perspective through a structured mental model applicable to all aspects of human endeavour. Essential Dynamics is all around us! Many popular mental models, business strategies, personal development hacks and literary motifs connect with the concepts found in Essential Dynamics. Essential Dynamics considers life's challenges within the frame of an epic [[Quest]]. Essential Dynamics looks at the [[Essential Elements]] of any human endeavour and how they are impacted by [[Dynamic Forces]]. ![[Pasted image 20220719091403.png]] Using this model, every human endeavour can be considered to have three [[Essential Elements]]: People, Path and Purpose. Every human endeavour is subject to [[Dynamic Forces]], those which propel towards the purpose and those which oppose its progress. Essential Dynamics applies both the general idea of [[Opposition]] and the specific impact of Dynamic Forces to each of the three Essential Elements. When we look at [[Purpose]] we see that we often have hidden or conflicting purposes. Dynamic Forces suggest we consider both [[Purpose X and Purpose Y]]. We use [[Path]] to represent the systems and processes we use to accomplish the purpose. The relevant Dynamic Forces are [[Drivers]] which move toward the Purpose, and [[Constraints]], which resist moving toward the purpose. [[People]] are subject to Dynamic Forces too. There is always a conflict between the [[The Individual]]'s need to be themselves and their need to belong to a group [[The Group]]. | Element | Forces | | ----------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------- | | [[Purpose]] | [[Purpose X and Purpose Y]] | | [[Path]] | [[Drivers]] and [[Constraints]] | | [[People]] | [[The Individual and The Group]] | ## See also - [[Ten Applications of Essential Dynamics in Business]] - [[Quest]] - [[Essential Elements]] - [[Dynamic Forces]] - [[Essential Dynamics Wiki]]