The 4 P's
The four P's describe professional directions of movement within the DEaLflow method: Power, Play, Peace and Precision. Each direction has unique characteristics, motivations and behavioural patterns. Together they form the building blocks for the 8 flows.
4 directions of movement in the work environment
Power
The direction of action, impact and directness
Characteristics:
- Goal-oriented and results-driven
- Direct communication
- Decisive and assertive
- Focus on impact and performance
Motivation:
Taking on challenges, making progress and achieving results
Context:
Power emerges in situations that require solving problems, making decisions and providing leadership
Play
The direction of connection, enthusiasm and creativity
Characteristics:
- Enthusiastic and inspiring
- Social and connecting
- Creative and flexible
- Focus on collaboration and fun
Motivation:
Connecting people, sharing ideas and bringing positive energy
Context:
Play emerges in social situations, brainstorms and moments where collaboration is central
Peace
The direction of calm, harmony and stability
Characteristics:
- Calm and stable
- Supportive and patient
- Listening and harmonious
- Focus on continuity and balance
Motivation:
Preserving harmony, supporting others and creating stable environments
Context:
Peace emerges in situations that require patience, listening and stability
Precision
The direction of analysis, quality and structure
Characteristics:
- Accurate and detailed
- Analytical and systematic
- Quality-conscious and thorough
- Focus on correctness and planning
Motivation:
Delivering quality, providing structure and gathering the right information
Context:
Precision emerges in situations that require analysis, planning and quality control
Movement is dynamic
Important to understand: the 4 P's are not personality types. They describe professional directions of movement within the method that everyone has and can show, depending on context, situation and the need of the moment.
People move between these directions. Some directions feel more natural and take less effort (preferred flows), while others demand more effort (stretch flows). This is what DEaLflow maps out.
The directions of movement and energy of the P's flow into DEaLflows – behavioural streams that show which flows feel natural and effortless (preferred flows) and which take more effort (stretch flows). People switch between these flows depending on what the situation and context require.
From directions of movement to flows
Now that you know the 4 professional directions of movement, discover how they come together in the 8 unique behavioural flows that form the heart of the DEaLflow method.
Discover the 8 Flows