Human Synergistics Circumplex Model

Measuring, mapping and changing organisational culture

The Circumplex

The Circumplex is the driving force behind the Human Synergistics performance improvement system.  The Circumplex brings together 12 styles of thinking, behaving and interacting and clusters them into three general orientations.

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The Constructive Styles

Members interact with others and approach tasks in ways that will help them to meet their higher-order satisfaction needs.

  • Achievement
  • Self-Actualizing
  • Humanistic-Encouraging
  • Affiliative

The Passive / Defensive Styles

Members interact with people in ways that will not threaten their own security.

  • Approval
  • Conventional
  • Dependent
  • Avoidance

The Aggressive / Defensive Styles

Members approach tasks in forceful ways to protect their status and security.

  • Oppositional
  • Power
  • Competitive
  • Perfectionistic