The Template: How Might We Sherpas Framework
Objective
After completing a GC Index profile review, how do we open the conversation further with the individual, their boss or broader team?
Origin
Some might be more familiar with the nickname (Ben's Template), which has gathered momentum! It is now officially known as the 'How Might We Sherpas Framework'.
This framework is for individuals who want to better understand how their energy can be both a 'potential asset' and a 'potential liability'.
It has been developed by expanding on a consulting framework created by Ben Rayner, who leads Strategic Sherpas and leveraging The GC Index "So Whats? Template" that is available to GCologists in the Resources Section of the GC Platform.
The framework is built on a critical question: How Might We…?
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How – Practical and actionable.
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Might – Acknowledges possibilities but not certainty.
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We – Emphasises collective effort and shared success.
This is a non-threatening, critical question that encourages expansive and practical responses from teams or individuals. Research shows that 'why questions' often lead to defensive, socially acceptable answers, whereas framing the question in the 'how' allows for more open and constructive discussions. 'Might' introduces possibility, and 'we' fosters a sense of unity and shared purpose.
For the Community
For GCologists and those eager to develop personally, this framework provides an opportunity to express how they want to make an impact both individually and as part of a team. It allows individuals to define success in the context of leadership and collaboration, while also exploring how proclivities can serve as both 'potential assets' and 'potential liabilities' —something to be both leveraged and managed effectively.