Denison Leadership Model: Flexible/Stable Dimensions

Flexible/Stable

The profile splits vertically to distinguish between a flexible organization (left half) and a stable organization (right half).

Involvement and Adaptability emphasize an organization's capacity for flexibility and change. Opposite that, Consistency and Mission emphasize the organization's capacity for stability and direction.

A system oriented toward Adaptability and Involvement will introduce more variety, more input, and more possible solutions to a given situation than a system oriented toward a high level of Consistency and a strong sense of Mission. In contrast, a bias towards Consistency and Mission is more likely to reduce the variety and place a higher emphasis on control and stability