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From this research, Covey identified what he called “6 Paradigms for Human Interaction” and also for Youth Work.
They are based Games Theory and look like this:
a) Win/Win: A principle that constantly seeks benefit for all in all interactions
b) Win/Lose: In youth work this is an authoritarian approach where: “I must get my way no matter what the cost to you.”
c) Lose/Win: In a youth work context this is the kind of worker who seeks strength from popularity. They are so desperate to “be friends” with the young people that they set no standards; have no vision; make no demands.
d) Lose/Lose: Often comes about when 2 Win/Lose people interact and they become so fixed on the other person “losing” that they don’t care if they lose as well.
e) Win: Many people have this principle. They don’t care if the other people win or lose, they are not out for revenge or victory as long as they get what they want, they leave it to others to get what they want as well. “America First!”
f) No Deal: This situation is what Covey calls an even better expression of Win/Win. It basically means that if we can’t find a Win/Win there is no deal, & I walk away. It’s a very liberating, risky and open principle
