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As depicted above, Trust is the central axis of the model. Both empirically and statistically, we know that trust governs the efficacy of all organizational (and personal) relationships. The four other drivers are organized on two axes. Sustainable effectiveness requires a balance across these axes.History & Team

The OVS was originally developed in 2001 to assist in a large-scale organizational change process. Joshua Freedman (CEO of Six Seconds) and Anabel Jensen (President) authored the original tool and began using it in Six Seconds projects supporting organizational change. In that, and many subsequent projects, operational leaders were asked for critical questions on the people-side of their organization. Over 100 of
these powerful questions were distilled into the tools; which were then refined through three different rounds of validation research.
Frequently assessments begin with a theoretical model – this tool is different. It is rooted in the practical experience of organizational leaders polling employees around critical challenges and opportunities. In 2005, Carina Fiedeldey-Van Dijk (Senior Research Scientist) conducted extensive analyses on approximately twenty different variations of the tool that had been customized by organizations. Together with Todd Everett (Senior Consultant), we distilled the OVS into a model.
In 2010, Lorenzo Fariselli (Director of R&D) and Federica Valentini (Tools Manager), reevaluated the dataset combining findings from China, Latin America, Canada, Italy, and the US. Massimilano Ghini (Director, Center for Innovative Management), defined a logical model that frames the five climate factors in a matrix of key performance outcomes.
The 2011 version of the Vital Signs tools has emerged from this international collaboration as a robust and effective suite for improving effectiveness and accelerating change.

In 2018 a new round of validation began for the one of the Vital Signs tools, the TVS, with the goal of strengthening the psychometric validity thanks to the larger amount of data collected over the years.

Following the reanalysis, as part of an effort to focus more on the Vital Signs suite of products, we surveyed the network and used the feedback collected to reimagine the next version of not only the TVS report, but the whole VS tools.

In 2022, the new version of the Vital Signs toolkit was released in conjunction with the newly created EQ Consultant certification.

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The Vital Signs Model defines five key drivers of organizational effectiveness: Trust, Motivation, Change, Teamwork, and Execution. Here is the model:

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Driver

Definition

Trust

Trust is a feeling of confidence, faith, and surety that engenders a willingness to risk and facilitates success in the other climate factors.

Motivation

Motivation is the source of energy to overcome challenges, pursue a goal, or maintain commitment.

Teamwork

Teamwork is collaborating to pursue a goal; it requires a sense of shared purpose and belonging.

Execution

Execution is the ability to achieve strategic results by implementing effective tactics.

Change

Change is the readiness to innovate and adapt to succeed in a continuously evolving situation.


As depicted above, Trust is the central axis of the model. Both empirically and statistically, we know that trust governs the efficacy of all organizational (and personal) relationships. The four other drivers are organized on two axes. Sustainable effectiveness requires a balance across these axes.

Vertical axis

Definition

Strategy

Creating a vision of change and enrolling people in that direction.

Operations

Focusing the team to execute effectively.

Horizontal axis

Definition

People

Building a cohesive team and enabling them to excel.

Organization

Maintaining focus and adaptability to pursue operational needs.



History & Team

The OVS was originally developed in 2001 to assist in a large-scale organizational change process. Joshua Freedman (CEO of Six Seconds) and Anabel Jensen (President) authored the original tool and began using it in Six Seconds projects supporting organizational change. In that, and many subsequent projects, operational leaders were asked for critical questions on the people-side of their organization. Over 100 of
these powerful questions were distilled into the tools; which were then refined through three different rounds of validation research.
Frequently assessments begin with a theoretical model – this tool is different. It is rooted in the practical experience of organizational leaders polling employees around critical challenges and opportunities. In 2005, Carina Fiedeldey-Van Dijk (Senior Research Scientist) conducted extensive analyses on approximately twenty different variations of the tool that had been customized by organizations. Together with Todd Everett (Senior Consultant), we distilled the OVS into a model.
In 2010, Lorenzo Fariselli (Director of R&D) and Federica Valentini (Tools Manager), reevaluated the dataset combining findings from China, Latin America, Canada, Italy, and the US. Massimilano Ghini (Director, Center for Innovative Management), defined a logical model that frames the five climate factors in a matrix of key performance outcomes.
The 2011 version of the Vital Signs tools has emerged from this international collaboration as a robust and effective suite for improving effectiveness and accelerating change.

In 2018 a new round of validation began for the one of the Vital Signs tools, the TVS, with the goal of strengthening the psychometric validity thanks to the larger amount of data collected over the years.

Following the reanalysis, as part of an effort to focus more on the Vital Signs suite of products, we surveyed the network and used the feedback collected to reimagine the next version of not only the TVS report, but the whole VS tools.

In 2022, the new version of the Vital Signs toolkit was released in conjunction with the newly created EQ Consultant certification.

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Il modello Vital Signs definisce cinque driver chiave dell'efficacia organizzativa: Fiducia, Motivazione, Cambiamento, Lavoro in Team ed Esecuzione. Ecco il modello:

Driver

Definizione

Fiducia

La fiducia è un sentimento di tranquillità e sicurezza che genera la volontà di rischiare e facilita il successo degli altri fattori di clima.

Motivazione

La motivazione è la fonte di energia per superare le sfide, perseguire un obiettivo o mantenere il commitment.

Lavoro in Team

Lavorare in team significa collaborare per perseguire un obiettivo; richiede un senso di condivisione e di appartenenza.

Esecuzione

L'esecuzione è la capacità di ottenere risultati strategici implementando tattiche efficaci.

Cambiamento

Il cambiamento è la disponibilità a innovare e ad adattarsi per avere successo in una situazione in continua evoluzione.

Come illustrato sopra, la fiducia è l'asse centrale del modello. Sia empiricamente che statisticamente, sappiamo che la fiducia determina l'efficacia di tutte le relazioni organizzative (e personali). Gli altri quattro driver sono organizzati su due assi. Un'efficacia sostenibile richiede un equilibrio tra questi assi.

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Definizione

Strategia

Creare una visione di cambiamento e coinvolgere le persone in questa direzione.

Operatività

Focalizzare il team per un'esecuzione efficace.

Asse Orizzontale

Definizione

Persone

Costruire un team coeso e metterlo in condizione di eccellere.

Organizzazione

Mantenere la concentrazione e l'adattabilità per perseguire le esigenze operative..

Storia & Team

L'OVS è stato originariamente sviluppato nel 2001 per assistere un processo di cambiamento organizzativo su larga scala. Joshua Freedman (CEO di Six Seconds) e Anabel Jensen (Presidente) hanno ideato lo strumento originale e hanno iniziato a utilizzarlo nei progetti Six Seconds a sostegno del cambiamento organizzativo. In quel progetto, e in molti altri successivi, ai leader operativi sono state poste domande critiche sul lato umano della loro organizzazione. Oltre 100 di queste potenti domande sono state distillate negli strumenti, che sono stati poi perfezionati attraverso tre diversi cicli di ricerca di validazione.

Spesso le valutazioni iniziano con un modello teorico, ma questo strumento è diverso. È radicato nell'esperienza pratica dei leader delle organizzazioni che fanno indagini sui dipendenti in merito a sfide e opportunità critiche. Nel 2005, Carina Fiedeldey-Van Dijk (ricercatrice senior) ha condotto analisi approfondite su circa venti diverse varianti dello strumento che erano state personalizzate dalle organizzazioni. Insieme a Todd Everett (consulente senior), abbiamo distillato l'OVS in un modello.
Nel 2010, Lorenzo Fariselli (Direttore Ricerca e Sviluppo) e Federica Valentini (Tools Manager) hanno rivalutato il set di dati combinando i risultati di Cina, America Latina, Canada, Italia e Stati Uniti. Massimilano Ghini (Direttore del Center for Innovative Management) ha definito un modello logico che inquadra i cinque fattori di clima in una matrice di outcome di performance chiave.
La versione 2011 degli strumenti Vital Signs è emersa da questa collaborazione internazionale come una suite robusta ed efficace per migliorare le performance e accelerare il cambiamento.

Nel 2018 è iniziato un nuovo ciclo di validazione per uno degli strumenti Vital Signs, il TVS, con l'obiettivo di rafforzare la validità psicometrica grazie alla maggiore quantità di dati raccolti nel corso degli anni.

In seguito alla nuova analisi, nell'ambito di uno sforzo per concentrarsi maggiormente sulla suite di prodotti Vital Signs, abbiamo condotto un'indagine sulla rete e abbiamo utilizzato il feedback raccolto per ripensare la prossima versione non solo del report TVS, ma dell'intera gamma di strumenti VS.

Nel 2022, la nuova versione del toolkit Vital Signs è stata rilasciata in concomitanza con la nuova certificazione EQ Consultant.

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The Vital Signs Model defines five key drivers of organizational effectiveness: Trust, Motivation, Change, Teamwork, and Execution. Here is the model:

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Driver

Definition

Trust

Trust is a feeling of confidence, faith, and surety that engenders a willingness to risk and facilitates success in the other climate factors.

Motivation

Motivation is the source of energy to overcome challenges, pursue a goal, or maintain commitment.

Teamwork

Teamwork is collaborating to pursue a goal; it requires a sense of shared purpose and belonging.

Execution

Execution is the ability to achieve strategic results by implementing effective tactics.

Change

Change is the readiness to innovate and adapt to succeed in a continuously evolving situation.

Vertical axis

Definition

Strategy

Creating a vision of change and enrolling people in that direction.

Operations

Focusing the team to execute effectively.

Horizontal axis

Definition

People

Building a cohesive team and enabling them to excel.

Organization

Maintaining focus and adaptability to pursue operational needs.