Immunity Map

This tool is designed to guide you through a self-reflection process, helping you uncover what's holding you back from making the changes you want. Sometimes, the barriers to your goals are competing commitments. By identifying and addressing these, you can work more effectively towards your desired change.

As your coach, I will guide you through this process, helping confront hidden commitments and challenge limiting assumptions.

In this process I will:

Create a safe and non-judgmental space to explore. This activity requires self-reflection and vulnerability.
Assist in identifying an improvement goal.
Assist in creating a list of behaviors that may keep you from your goal.
Listen, help identify, and question big assumptions
Ask questions to help you list competing commitments, including a worry box where fears and concerns about the change can be identified and discussed.
Be an accountability partner.
Encourage experimentation and iteration to try new things and make adjustments where needed.

This method is a powerful tool that can lead to meaningful transformation by fostering learning and openness to change. As your coach we can use this to confront hidden commitments and challenge inner limiting assumptions.

Usage and Limitations

Use Immunity to Change Model for:

Challenges that require a shift in values, beliefs, behaviors, or mindset to be solved
Individuals struggling with a personal goal or career growth
Teams that are resistant to change, or facing conflicts
Organizations to help understand and address fears and concerns.

The Immunity to Change Model may not be good for:

Technical problems and challenges with clear solutions.
Quick answers to tough problems
Someone who is resistant to confronting fears and resistance.
Someone not fully committed to making the necessary change.

Printable Version

This is not designed for quick fixes. Working on an immunity map will take time. The arrows below indicates the process is iterative and ongoing

References:

Kegan, R., & Lahey, L. L. (2009). Immunity to change: How to overcome it and unlock the potential in yourself and your organization. Harvard Business Press.