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and values. A critical element in this picture is the position of the boss
who, as a formal leader, also has strong power as a model. If the boss
follows, he will attract most of the other team members, the early majority
who helps to gain some critical mass for the new value system. At this
moment, some members still lack conviction or have not yet developed
the mirror abilities to sensitize themselves to the new value.
B = boss
C = challenger
Value system 1
Value system 2
3a. Challenger attracts team members
Transformation of value system
B = boss
C = challenger
Value system 1
Value system 2
4. Challenger tempts team members
Transformation of value system
B = boss
C = challenger
Value system 1
Value system 2
3b. Challenger loses contact team members
Transformation of value system
We have to realize that change always has a risky element, which is
especially felt by the laggards. They unconsciously know that change
